Ainsdale vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Ainsdale Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Ainsdale vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Ainsdale
      Merseyside Police
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.6% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ainsdale
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      640
      25
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      664
      36
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.6%
      ↓30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ainsdale
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      290 ↓3%
      6 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓28%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑62%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓41%
      2
      Burglary
      19 ↓5%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓4%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      18 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      68 ↓3%
      5 ↑150%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      61 ↑103%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ainsdale safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Ainsdale has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 640 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ainsdale vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Ainsdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -30.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ainsdale and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Ainsdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ainsdale and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Ainsdale recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 10. 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 Ainsdale vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Ainsdale totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ainsdale and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ainsdale recorded 664 crimes (now 640, a change of -3.6%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 36 crimes previously (now 25, -30.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ainsdale and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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. Ainsdale has a resolution rate of 45.5% and Samlesbury & Walton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ainsdale and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Ainsdale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Ainsdale and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Ainsdale or Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

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

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