University - Lancaster vs Whitworth

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
      34/100
      Whitworth Lancashire Constabulary

      University - Lancaster vs Whitworth Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Whitworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A University - Lancaster
      B Whitworth
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      86
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      105
      835
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.1%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A University - Lancaster
      B Whitworth
      Violent Crime
      17 ↓45%
      227 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓57%
      231 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑4%
      28 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      23 ↓30%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑100%
      49 ↓29%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓44%
      Public Order
      3 ↓57%
      25 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      2
      18 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑300%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      2
      12 ↓37%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is University - Lancaster safer than Whitworth?

      University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitworth has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in University - Lancaster vs Whitworth?

      University - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitworth shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in University - Lancaster and Whitworth?

      In University - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (26 incidents). In Whitworth, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between University - Lancaster and Whitworth?

      University - Lancaster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitworth recorded 231. 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 Whitworth?

      Violent crime in University - Lancaster totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Whitworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in University - Lancaster and Whitworth 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%). Whitworth recorded 835 crimes previously (now 652, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in University - Lancaster and Whitworth?

      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 Whitworth has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers University - Lancaster and Whitworth?

      University - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitworth 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 Whitworth?

      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 Whitworth on a crime map?

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

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