Harington vs Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Harington Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Rural West Lancashire Constabulary

      Harington vs Rural West Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Harington
      Merseyside Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harington
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      596
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↓20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harington
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑14%
      97 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑110%
      85 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑11%
      14 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓42%
      5 ↓64%
      Burglary
      21 ↓19%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓10%
      26 ↑24%
      Drugs
      20 ↑0%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      46 ↑15%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      13 ↑333%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑138%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harington safer than Rural West?

      Harington has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 596 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harington vs Rural West?

      Harington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -20.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harington and Rural West?

      In Harington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harington and Rural West?

      Harington recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 85. 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 Harington vs Rural West?

      Violent crime in Harington totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harington and Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harington recorded 459 crimes (now 596, a change of +29.9%). Rural West recorded 338 crimes previously (now 268, -20.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harington and Rural West?

      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. Harington has a resolution rate of 27.4% and Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harington and Rural West?

      Harington falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Rural West 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 Harington and Rural West?

      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 Harington or Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harington and Rural West. 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.