Whitworth vs Ramsbottom

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Whitworth Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Ramsbottom Greater Manchester Police

      Whitworth vs Ramsbottom Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Whitworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Ramsbottom
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitworth
      B Ramsbottom
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      652
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      835
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitworth
      B Ramsbottom
      Violent Crime
      227 ↓21%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓17%
      2
      Other Theft
      28 ↓20%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓30%
      1
      Burglary
      18 ↓33%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓29%
      1
      Drugs
      9 ↓44%
      1
      Public Order
      25 ↓22%
      1
      Robbery
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓31%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↓37%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Ramsbottom is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitworth safer than Ramsbottom?

      Whitworth has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 652 crimes in the last 12 months. Ramsbottom has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Ramsbottom scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitworth vs Ramsbottom?

      Whitworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ramsbottom shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whitworth and Ramsbottom?

      In Whitworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (231 incidents). In Ramsbottom, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitworth and Ramsbottom?

      Whitworth recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ramsbottom recorded 2. 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 Whitworth vs Ramsbottom?

      Violent crime in Whitworth totalled 227 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Ramsbottom. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitworth recorded 835 crimes (now 652, a change of -21.9%). Ramsbottom recorded 0 crimes previously (now 10, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitworth and Ramsbottom?

      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. Whitworth has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Ramsbottom has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitworth and Ramsbottom?

      Whitworth falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ramsbottom 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 Whitworth and Ramsbottom?

      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 Whitworth or Ramsbottom on a crime map?

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