Walton vs Horwich and Blackrod
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Walton vs Horwich and Blackrod 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 Walton safer than Horwich and Blackrod?
Walton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,891 crimes in the last 12 months. Horwich and Blackrod has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Horwich and Blackrod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Walton vs Horwich and Blackrod?
Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Horwich and Blackrod shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Walton and Horwich and Blackrod?
In Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,399 incidents). In Horwich and Blackrod, it is Burglary (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Walton and Horwich and Blackrod?
Walton recorded 236 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0. 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 Walton vs Horwich and Blackrod?
Violent crime in Walton totalled 1,399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Horwich and Blackrod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Walton and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walton recorded 2,569 crimes (now 2,891, a change of +12.5%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walton and Horwich and Blackrod?
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. Walton has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Horwich and Blackrod has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Walton and Horwich and Blackrod?
Walton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Horwich and Blackrod 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 Walton and Horwich and Blackrod?
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 Walton or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walton and Horwich and Blackrod. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.