Whitewell & Stacksteads vs Bamford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Whitewell & Stacksteads Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Bamford Greater Manchester Police

      Whitewell & Stacksteads vs Bamford Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Lancashire Constabulary
      246 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Bamford
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓80% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitewell & Stacksteads
      B Bamford
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      246
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      250
      5
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↓80%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitewell & Stacksteads
      B Bamford
      Violent Crime
      84 ↑5%
      1 ↓80%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↓5%
      0
      Other Theft
      14 ↓7%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      0
      Burglary
      9 ↑0%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑0%
      0
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bamford is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitewell & Stacksteads safer than Bamford?

      Whitewell & Stacksteads has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 246 crimes in the last 12 months. Bamford has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Bamford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitewell & Stacksteads vs Bamford?

      Whitewell & Stacksteads shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bamford shows -80% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whitewell & Stacksteads and Bamford?

      In Whitewell & Stacksteads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Bamford, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitewell & Stacksteads and Bamford?

      Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bamford recorded 0. 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 Whitewell & Stacksteads vs Bamford?

      Violent crime in Whitewell & Stacksteads totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Bamford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whitewell & Stacksteads and Bamford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 250 crimes (now 246, a change of -1.6%). Bamford recorded 5 crimes previously (now 1, -80%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitewell & Stacksteads and Bamford?

      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. Whitewell & Stacksteads has a resolution rate of 16% and Bamford has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitewell & Stacksteads and Bamford?

      Whitewell & Stacksteads falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Bamford is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Whitewell & Stacksteads and Bamford?

      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 Whitewell & Stacksteads or Bamford on a crime map?

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

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