Warren vs Whalley & Painterwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Warren Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Whalley & Painterwood Lancashire Constabulary

      Warren vs Whalley & Painterwood Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Warren
      Lancashire Constabulary
      597 crimes / 12m
      ↑77.2% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Whalley & Painterwood
      Lancashire Constabulary
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Warren
      B Whalley & Painterwood
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      597
      402
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      337
      389
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑77.2%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Warren
      B Whalley & Painterwood
      Violent Crime
      274 ↑108%
      179 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↑11%
      101 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑53%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓54%
      13 ↓48%
      Burglary
      18 ↑157%
      15 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑113%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      34 ↑325%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      26 ↑86%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      14
      4 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑108%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whalley & Painterwood is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 21/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Warren safer than Whalley & Painterwood?

      Warren has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 597 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalley & Painterwood has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 402 crimes. Whalley & Painterwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Warren vs Whalley & Painterwood?

      Warren shows a year-on-year crime trend of +77.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalley & Painterwood shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Warren and Whalley & Painterwood?

      In Warren, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (274 incidents). In Whalley & Painterwood, it is Violent Crime (179 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Warren and Whalley & Painterwood?

      Warren recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalley & Painterwood recorded 101. 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 Warren vs Whalley & Painterwood?

      Violent crime in Warren totalled 274 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 179 in Whalley & Painterwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Warren and Whalley & Painterwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Warren recorded 337 crimes (now 597, a change of +77.2%). Whalley & Painterwood recorded 389 crimes previously (now 402, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Warren and Whalley & Painterwood?

      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. Warren has a resolution rate of 13.9% and Whalley & Painterwood has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Warren and Whalley & Painterwood?

      Warren falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whalley & Painterwood 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 Warren and Whalley & Painterwood?

      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 Warren or Whalley & Painterwood on a crime map?

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

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