Dungannon vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Dungannon Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Dungannon vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Dungannon
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,489 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dungannon
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,489
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,467
      38
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓44.3%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dungannon
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      853 ↓42%
      5 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      779 ↓45%
      6 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      118 ↓46%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓56%
      2
      Burglary
      39 ↓65%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      254 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      221 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      7 ↓72%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓54%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓62%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↓43%
      0
      Other Crime
      76 ↓43%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dungannon safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Dungannon has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,489 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Dungannon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dungannon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (853 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dungannon recorded 779 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 6. 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 Dungannon vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Dungannon totalled 853 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dungannon recorded 4,467 crimes (now 2,489, a change of -44.3%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dungannon 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. Dungannon has a resolution rate of 0% and Samlesbury & Walton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dungannon and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Dungannon falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland 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 Dungannon 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 Dungannon or Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dungannon and Samlesbury & Walton. 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.