Whalley Nethertown vs Wyresdale

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
      66/100
      Wyresdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Whalley Nethertown vs Wyresdale Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Whalley Nethertown
      Lancashire Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.4% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Wyresdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whalley Nethertown
      B Wyresdale
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      184
      158
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      124
      130
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑48.4%
      ↑21.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whalley Nethertown
      B Wyresdale
      Violent Crime
      119 ↑86%
      61 ↑61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓39%
      47 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      12 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      14 ↑27%
      Burglary
      9 ↑80%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Drugs
      3
      4 ↓56%
      Public Order
      10 ↑233%
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wyresdale is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whalley Nethertown safer than Wyresdale?

      Whalley Nethertown has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 184 crimes in the last 12 months. Wyresdale has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 158 crimes. Wyresdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whalley Nethertown vs Wyresdale?

      Whalley Nethertown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wyresdale shows +21.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whalley Nethertown and Wyresdale?

      In Whalley Nethertown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (119 incidents). In Wyresdale, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whalley Nethertown and Wyresdale?

      Whalley Nethertown recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wyresdale recorded 47. 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 Wyresdale?

      Violent crime in Whalley Nethertown totalled 119 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Wyresdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whalley Nethertown and Wyresdale 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%). Wyresdale recorded 130 crimes previously (now 158, +21.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whalley Nethertown and Wyresdale?

      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 Wyresdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whalley Nethertown and Wyresdale?

      Whalley Nethertown falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wyresdale 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 Wyresdale?

      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 Wyresdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whalley Nethertown and Wyresdale. 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.