Garstang vs Wyresdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Garstang vs Wyresdale 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 Garstang safer than Wyresdale?
Garstang has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 267 crimes in the last 12 months. Wyresdale has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Wyresdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Garstang vs Wyresdale?
Garstang shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wyresdale shows -29.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Garstang and Wyresdale?
In Garstang, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (102 incidents). In Wyresdale, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garstang and Wyresdale?
Garstang recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wyresdale recorded 24. 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 Garstang vs Wyresdale?
Violent crime in Garstang totalled 73 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Wyresdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Garstang and Wyresdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garstang recorded 357 crimes (now 267, a change of -25.2%). Wyresdale recorded 147 crimes previously (now 103, -29.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garstang 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. Garstang has a resolution rate of 0% and Wyresdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Garstang and Wyresdale?
Garstang 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 Garstang 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 Garstang or Wyresdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garstang and Wyresdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.