Tyldesley vs Waterside & Horsfield

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Tyldesley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Waterside & Horsfield Lancashire Constabulary

      Tyldesley vs Waterside & Horsfield Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Tyldesley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,414 crimes / 12m
      ↑152% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Waterside & Horsfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,550 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      29.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tyldesley
      B Waterside & Horsfield
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,414
      2,550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      958
      2,690
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑152%
      ↓5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tyldesley
      B Waterside & Horsfield
      Violent Crime
      974 ↑212%
      875 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      499 ↑82%
      755 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      132 ↑154%
      117 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↑19%
      59 ↓37%
      Burglary
      63 ↑58%
      87 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      159 ↑134%
      229 ↑17%
      Drugs
      68 ↑656%
      37 ↓5%
      Public Order
      147 ↑297%
      149 ↑16%
      Robbery
      21 ↑91%
      12 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      153 ↑240%
      134 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑325%
      9 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑44%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑420%
      27 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      66 ↑136%
      58 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterside & Horsfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tyldesley safer than Waterside & Horsfield?

      Tyldesley has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,414 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterside & Horsfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,550 crimes. Waterside & Horsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tyldesley vs Waterside & Horsfield?

      Tyldesley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +152% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterside & Horsfield shows -5.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tyldesley and Waterside & Horsfield?

      In Tyldesley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (974 incidents). In Waterside & Horsfield, it is Violent Crime (875 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tyldesley and Waterside & Horsfield?

      Tyldesley recorded 499 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterside & Horsfield recorded 755. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Tyldesley vs Waterside & Horsfield?

      Violent crime in Tyldesley totalled 974 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 875 in Waterside & Horsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tyldesley and Waterside & Horsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tyldesley recorded 958 crimes (now 2,414, a change of +152%). Waterside & Horsfield recorded 2,690 crimes previously (now 2,550, -5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tyldesley and Waterside & Horsfield?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Tyldesley has a resolution rate of 20% and Waterside & Horsfield has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tyldesley and Waterside & Horsfield?

      Tyldesley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Waterside & Horsfield is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Tyldesley and Waterside & Horsfield?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Tyldesley or Waterside & Horsfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tyldesley and Waterside & Horsfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.