West Pennine vs Whitworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    West Pennine Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Whitworth Lancashire Constabulary

      West Pennine vs Whitworth Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      West Pennine
      Lancashire Constabulary
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Whitworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Pennine
      B Whitworth
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      349
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      370
      835
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Pennine
      B Whitworth
      Violent Crime
      107 ↑4%
      227 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑2%
      231 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓7%
      28 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓33%
      23 ↓30%
      Burglary
      19 ↓10%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑6%
      49 ↓29%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      9 ↓44%
      Public Order
      14 ↓42%
      25 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      2
      18 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      12 ↓37%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Pennine is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Pennine safer than Whitworth?

      West Pennine has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 349 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitworth has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. West Pennine scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Pennine vs Whitworth?

      West Pennine shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitworth shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Pennine and Whitworth?

      In West Pennine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). In Whitworth, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Pennine and Whitworth?

      West Pennine recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitworth recorded 231. 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 Pennine vs Whitworth?

      Violent crime in West Pennine totalled 107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Whitworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Pennine and Whitworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Pennine recorded 370 crimes (now 349, a change of -5.7%). Whitworth recorded 835 crimes previously (now 652, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Pennine and Whitworth?

      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 Pennine has a resolution rate of 40% and Whitworth has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Pennine and Whitworth?

      West Pennine falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitworth 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 Pennine and Whitworth?

      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 Pennine or Whitworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Pennine and Whitworth. 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.