University - Lancaster vs Walton-le-dale West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Walton-le-dale West Lancashire Constabulary

      University - Lancaster vs Walton-le-dale West Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Walton-le-dale West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.3% trend
      37.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A University - Lancaster
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      86
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      105
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.1%
      ↑102.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A University - Lancaster
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Violent Crime
      17 ↓45%
      114 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓57%
      95 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑4%
      30 ↑131%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      27 ↑200%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑100%
      31 ↑158%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      3 ↓57%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      2
      25 ↑733%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3
      Other Crime
      2
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is University - Lancaster safer than Walton-le-dale West?

      University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Walton-le-dale West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in University - Lancaster vs Walton-le-dale West?

      University - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walton-le-dale West shows +102.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in University - Lancaster and Walton-le-dale West?

      In University - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (26 incidents). In Walton-le-dale West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between University - Lancaster and Walton-le-dale West?

      University - Lancaster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walton-le-dale West recorded 95. 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 University - Lancaster vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Violent crime in University - Lancaster totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Walton-le-dale West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in University - Lancaster and Walton-le-dale West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes (now 86, a change of -18.1%). Walton-le-dale West recorded 173 crimes previously (now 350, +102.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in University - Lancaster and Walton-le-dale West?

      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. University - Lancaster has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Walton-le-dale West has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers University - Lancaster and Walton-le-dale West?

      University - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Walton-le-dale West 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 University - Lancaster and Walton-le-dale West?

      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 University - Lancaster or Walton-le-dale West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both University - Lancaster and Walton-le-dale West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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