Whalley Nethertown vs Whittlefield & Ightenhill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Whalley Nethertown Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Whittlefield & Ightenhill Lancashire Constabulary

      Whalley Nethertown vs Whittlefield & Ightenhill Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Whalley Nethertown
      Lancashire Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.4% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Whittlefield & Ightenhill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      33.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whalley Nethertown
      B Whittlefield & Ightenhill
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      184
      696
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      124
      667
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑48.4%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whalley Nethertown
      B Whittlefield & Ightenhill
      Violent Crime
      119 ↑86%
      240 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓39%
      167 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      34 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      36 ↑0%
      Burglary
      9 ↑80%
      71 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑0%
      54 ↓17%
      Drugs
      3
      13 ↑117%
      Public Order
      10 ↑233%
      37 ↑9%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      23 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      14 ↓52%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whalley Nethertown safer than Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      Whalley Nethertown has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 184 crimes in the last 12 months. Whittlefield & Ightenhill has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 696 crimes. Whalley Nethertown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whalley Nethertown vs Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      Whalley Nethertown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whittlefield & Ightenhill shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whalley Nethertown and Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      In Whalley Nethertown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (119 incidents). In Whittlefield & Ightenhill, it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whalley Nethertown and Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      Whalley Nethertown recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whittlefield & Ightenhill recorded 167. 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 Whalley Nethertown vs Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      Violent crime in Whalley Nethertown totalled 119 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in Whittlefield & Ightenhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whalley Nethertown and Whittlefield & Ightenhill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whalley Nethertown recorded 124 crimes (now 184, a change of +48.4%). Whittlefield & Ightenhill recorded 667 crimes previously (now 696, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whalley Nethertown and Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      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. Whalley Nethertown has a resolution rate of 30% and Whittlefield & Ightenhill has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whalley Nethertown and Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      Whalley Nethertown falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whittlefield & Ightenhill 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 Whalley Nethertown and Whittlefield & Ightenhill?

      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 Whalley Nethertown or Whittlefield & Ightenhill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whalley Nethertown and Whittlefield & Ightenhill. 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.