Walton-le-dale East vs West End - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Walton-le-dale East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      West End - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Walton-le-dale East vs West End - Lancaster Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Walton-le-dale East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      528 crimes / 12m
      ↑82.7% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      West End - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      25.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walton-le-dale East
      B West End - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      528
      1,682
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      289
      1,227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑82.7%
      ↑37.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walton-le-dale East
      B West End - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      211 ↑111%
      574 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↑9%
      376 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑133%
      115 ↑89%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑225%
      61 ↑61%
      Burglary
      15 ↑25%
      45 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑179%
      155 ↑18%
      Drugs
      8 ↑300%
      59 ↑119%
      Public Order
      34 ↑183%
      74 ↑61%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑1400%
      128 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      28 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      19 ↑90%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑44%
      36 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      A Walton-le-dale East is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walton-le-dale East safer than West End - Lancaster?

      Walton-le-dale East has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 528 crimes in the last 12 months. West End - Lancaster has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,682 crimes. Walton-le-dale East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Walton-le-dale East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +82.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West End - Lancaster shows +37.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Walton-le-dale East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (211 incidents). In West End - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (574 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Walton-le-dale East recorded 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West End - Lancaster recorded 376. 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 Walton-le-dale East vs West End - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Walton-le-dale East totalled 211 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 574 in West End - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walton-le-dale East recorded 289 crimes (now 528, a change of +82.7%). West End - Lancaster recorded 1,227 crimes previously (now 1,682, +37.1%).

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

      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. Walton-le-dale East has a resolution rate of 26.6% and West End - Lancaster has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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

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

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