Waterside & Horsfield vs West Bradford & Grindleton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Waterside & Horsfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      West Bradford & Grindleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Waterside & Horsfield vs West Bradford & Grindleton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Waterside & Horsfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,522 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      West Bradford & Grindleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      62 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterside & Horsfield
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,522
      62
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,693
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterside & Horsfield
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Violent Crime
      912 ↑8%
      21 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      660 ↓28%
      16 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      120 ↑20%
      10 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓4%
      4
      Burglary
      101 ↑33%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      212 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      50 ↑52%
      0
      Public Order
      152 ↑10%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      10 ↓44%
      0
      Shoplifting
      139 ↓28%
      0
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑12%
      0
      Other Crime
      59 ↓9%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterside & Horsfield safer than West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Waterside & Horsfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,522 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bradford & Grindleton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 62 crimes. West Bradford & Grindleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterside & Horsfield vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Waterside & Horsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Bradford & Grindleton shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waterside & Horsfield and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      In Waterside & Horsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (912 incidents). In West Bradford & Grindleton, it is Violent Crime (21 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterside & Horsfield and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Waterside & Horsfield recorded 660 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 16. 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 Waterside & Horsfield vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Violent crime in Waterside & Horsfield totalled 912 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 21 in West Bradford & Grindleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Waterside & Horsfield and West Bradford & Grindleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterside & Horsfield recorded 2,693 crimes (now 2,522, a change of -6.4%). West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 56 crimes previously (now 62, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterside & Horsfield and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      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. Waterside & Horsfield has a resolution rate of 21.9% and West Bradford & Grindleton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterside & Horsfield and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Waterside & Horsfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. West Bradford & Grindleton 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 Waterside & Horsfield and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      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 Waterside & Horsfield or West Bradford & Grindleton on a crime map?

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

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