University - Lancaster vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

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
      70/100
      Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Lancashire Constabulary

      University - Lancaster vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Lancashire Constabulary
      270 crimes / 12m
      ↓28% trend
      37.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A University - Lancaster
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      86
      270
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      105
      375
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.1%
      ↓28%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      37.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A University - Lancaster
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Violent Crime
      17 ↓45%
      81 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓57%
      48 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑4%
      16 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      44 ↓51%
      Burglary
      4 ↓20%
      9 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑100%
      21 ↓16%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      3 ↓57%
      6 ↓57%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      2
      33 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      2
      6 ↑20%
      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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 270 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in University - Lancaster vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      University - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave shows -28% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in University - Lancaster and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      In University - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (26 incidents). In Wilpshire & Ramsgreave, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between University - Lancaster and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      University - Lancaster recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilpshire & Ramsgreave recorded 48. 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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      Violent crime in University - Lancaster totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in University - Lancaster and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave 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%). Wilpshire & Ramsgreave recorded 375 crimes previously (now 270, -28%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in University - Lancaster and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has 37.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers University - Lancaster and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      University - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave 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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave on a crime map?

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

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