Whitworth vs Spotland and Falinge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Whitworth vs Spotland and Falinge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitworth safer than Spotland and Falinge?
Whitworth has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 561 crimes in the last 12 months. Spotland and Falinge has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 43 crimes. Spotland and Falinge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Whitworth vs Spotland and Falinge?
Whitworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spotland and Falinge shows +48.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Whitworth and Spotland and Falinge?
In Whitworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Spotland and Falinge, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitworth and Spotland and Falinge?
Whitworth recorded 172 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spotland and Falinge recorded 8. 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 Spotland and Falinge?
Violent crime in Whitworth totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Spotland and Falinge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Whitworth and Spotland and Falinge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitworth recorded 813 crimes (now 561, a change of -31%). Spotland and Falinge recorded 29 crimes previously (now 43, +48.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitworth and Spotland and Falinge?
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 29.4% and Spotland and Falinge has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Whitworth and Spotland and Falinge?
Whitworth falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Spotland and Falinge 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 Spotland and Falinge?
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 Spotland and Falinge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whitworth and Spotland and Falinge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.