Samlesbury & Walton vs Victoria

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    92/100
    Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Victoria Lancashire Constabulary

      Samlesbury & Walton vs Victoria Results

      A
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Victoria
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,179 crimes / 12m
      ↑90.8% trend
      20.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Samlesbury & Walton
      B Victoria
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      25
      2,179
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      36
      1,142
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.6%
      ↑90.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      20.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Samlesbury & Walton
      B Victoria
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓50%
      932 ↑105%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓33%
      440 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      119 ↑65%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      68 ↑45%
      Burglary
      0
      74 ↑124%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓80%
      144 ↑33%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      63 ↑117%
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      113 ↑176%
      Robbery
      0
      16 ↑167%
      Shoplifting
      0
      105 ↑239%
      Theft from Person
      0
      9 ↑350%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      14 ↑27%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      24 ↑118%
      Other Crime
      1
      58 ↑142%
      Overall Verdict
      A Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Samlesbury & Walton safer than Victoria?

      Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 25 crimes in the last 12 months. Victoria has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,179 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Samlesbury & Walton vs Victoria?

      Samlesbury & Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Victoria shows +90.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Samlesbury & Walton and Victoria?

      In Samlesbury & Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (10 incidents). In Victoria, it is Violent Crime (932 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Samlesbury & Walton and Victoria?

      Samlesbury & Walton recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Victoria recorded 440. 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 Samlesbury & Walton vs Victoria?

      Violent crime in Samlesbury & Walton totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 932 in Victoria. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Samlesbury & Walton and Victoria in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Samlesbury & Walton recorded 36 crimes (now 25, a change of -30.6%). Victoria recorded 1,142 crimes previously (now 2,179, +90.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Samlesbury & Walton and Victoria?

      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. Samlesbury & Walton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Victoria has 20.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Samlesbury & Walton and Victoria?

      Samlesbury & Walton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Victoria 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 Samlesbury & Walton and Victoria?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton or Victoria on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Samlesbury & Walton and Victoria. 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.