Walton-le-dale West vs West Pennine

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Walton-le-dale West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      West Pennine Lancashire Constabulary

      Walton-le-dale West vs West Pennine Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Walton-le-dale West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.3% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      West Pennine
      Lancashire Constabulary
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walton-le-dale West
      B West Pennine
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      350
      349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      370
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑102.3%
      ↓5.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.6%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walton-le-dale West
      B West Pennine
      Violent Crime
      114 ↑84%
      107 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↑102%
      110 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑131%
      28 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑200%
      20 ↓33%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      19 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑158%
      36 ↑6%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      14 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑733%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      8 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Pennine is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 53/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walton-le-dale West safer than West Pennine?

      Walton-le-dale West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 350 crimes in the last 12 months. West Pennine has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 349 crimes. West Pennine scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Walton-le-dale West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +102.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Pennine shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Walton-le-dale West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (114 incidents). In West Pennine, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Walton-le-dale West recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Pennine recorded 110. 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 West vs West Pennine?

      Violent crime in Walton-le-dale West totalled 114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in West Pennine. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walton-le-dale West recorded 173 crimes (now 350, a change of +102.3%). West Pennine recorded 370 crimes previously (now 349, -5.7%).

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

      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 West has a resolution rate of 37.6% and West Pennine has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walton-le-dale West and West Pennine?

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

      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 West or West Pennine on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walton-le-dale West and West Pennine. 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.