Riverside and West Shields vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Riverside and West Shields Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Riverside and West Shields vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Riverside and West Shields
      Northumbria Police
      8,387 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.3% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Riverside and West Shields
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      8,387
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,950
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.3%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Riverside and West Shields
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      2,747 ↑1%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,449 ↓24%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      411 ↓1%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      217 ↓21%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      302 ↑0%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      768 ↓12%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      200 ↓2%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      596 ↓11%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      85 ↑42%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,178 ↑7%
      1
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↑11%
      0
      Other Crime
      256 ↑20%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Riverside and West Shields safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Riverside and West Shields has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,387 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Riverside and West Shields vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Riverside and West Shields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Riverside and West Shields and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Riverside and West Shields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,747 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Riverside and West Shields and Warton - Lancaster?

      Riverside and West Shields recorded 1,449 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Riverside and West Shields vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Riverside and West Shields totalled 2,747 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Riverside and West Shields and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Riverside and West Shields recorded 8,950 crimes (now 8,387, a change of -6.3%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverside and West Shields and Warton - Lancaster?

      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. Riverside and West Shields has a resolution rate of 30.9% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Riverside and West Shields and Warton - Lancaster?

      Riverside and West Shields falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Warton - Lancaster 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 Riverside and West Shields and Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Riverside and West Shields or Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Riverside and West Shields and Warton - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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