West End - Lancaster vs Whalley Nethertown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    West End - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Whalley Nethertown Lancashire Constabulary

      West End - Lancaster vs Whalley Nethertown Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      West End - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Whalley Nethertown
      Lancashire Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.4% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West End - Lancaster
      B Whalley Nethertown
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,682
      184
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,227
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.1%
      ↑48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West End - Lancaster
      B Whalley Nethertown
      Violent Crime
      574 ↑41%
      119 ↑86%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      376 ↑27%
      19 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      115 ↑89%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑61%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      45 ↓18%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↑18%
      11 ↑0%
      Drugs
      59 ↑119%
      3
      Public Order
      74 ↑61%
      10 ↑233%
      Robbery
      9 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      128 ↑16%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑250%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑90%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑71%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whalley Nethertown is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West End - Lancaster safer than Whalley Nethertown?

      West End - Lancaster has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,682 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalley Nethertown has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 184 crimes. Whalley Nethertown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West End - Lancaster vs Whalley Nethertown?

      West End - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalley Nethertown shows +48.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West End - Lancaster and Whalley Nethertown?

      In West End - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (574 incidents). In Whalley Nethertown, it is Violent Crime (119 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West End - Lancaster and Whalley Nethertown?

      West End - Lancaster recorded 376 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalley Nethertown recorded 19. 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 West End - Lancaster vs Whalley Nethertown?

      Violent crime in West End - Lancaster totalled 574 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 119 in Whalley Nethertown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West End - Lancaster and Whalley Nethertown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West End - Lancaster recorded 1,227 crimes (now 1,682, a change of +37.1%). Whalley Nethertown recorded 124 crimes previously (now 184, +48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West End - Lancaster and Whalley Nethertown?

      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. West End - Lancaster has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Whalley Nethertown has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West End - Lancaster and Whalley Nethertown?

      West End - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whalley Nethertown 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 West End - Lancaster and Whalley Nethertown?

      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 West End - Lancaster or Whalley Nethertown on a crime map?

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

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