Waterloo vs Whitefield & Walverton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Waterloo Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whitefield & Walverton Lancashire Constabulary

      Waterloo vs Whitefield & Walverton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,191 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whitefield & Walverton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,339 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      26.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterloo
      B Whitefield & Walverton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,191
      4,339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,715
      4,393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.8%
      ↓1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterloo
      B Whitefield & Walverton
      Violent Crime
      866 ↑55%
      1,613 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      556 ↑5%
      1,166 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      119 ↓10%
      246 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↑7%
      132 ↓21%
      Burglary
      85 ↓1%
      142 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑63%
      308 ↑17%
      Drugs
      61 ↑22%
      121 ↑36%
      Public Order
      121 ↑81%
      192 ↓5%
      Robbery
      10 ↓23%
      30 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑173%
      187 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓14%
      12 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑40%
      9 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑18%
      63 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓4%
      118 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitefield & Walverton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterloo safer than Whitefield & Walverton?

      Waterloo has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,191 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitefield & Walverton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,339 crimes. Whitefield & Walverton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterloo vs Whitefield & Walverton?

      Waterloo shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitefield & Walverton shows -1.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waterloo and Whitefield & Walverton?

      In Waterloo, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (866 incidents). In Whitefield & Walverton, it is Violent Crime (1,613 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterloo and Whitefield & Walverton?

      Waterloo recorded 556 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitefield & Walverton recorded 1,166. 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 Waterloo vs Whitefield & Walverton?

      Violent crime in Waterloo totalled 866 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,613 in Whitefield & Walverton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Waterloo and Whitefield & Walverton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterloo recorded 1,715 crimes (now 2,191, a change of +27.8%). Whitefield & Walverton recorded 4,393 crimes previously (now 4,339, -1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterloo and Whitefield & Walverton?

      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. Waterloo has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Whitefield & Walverton has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterloo and Whitefield & Walverton?

      Waterloo falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitefield & Walverton 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 Waterloo and Whitefield & Walverton?

      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 Waterloo or Whitefield & Walverton on a crime map?

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

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