East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Wiswell & Barrow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    East Whalley Read & Simonstone Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Wiswell & Barrow Lancashire Constabulary

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Wiswell & Barrow Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Lancashire Constabulary
      131 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.3% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Wiswell & Barrow
      Lancashire Constabulary
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      131
      149
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      99
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.3%
      ↓18.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑109%
      47 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓18%
      66 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      9 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↓78%
      Burglary
      11 ↑57%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑25%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      6 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Whalley Read & Simonstone safer than Wiswell & Barrow?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 131 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiswell & Barrow has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 149 crimes. East Whalley Read & Simonstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiswell & Barrow shows -18.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Wiswell & Barrow?

      In East Whalley Read & Simonstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Wiswell & Barrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Wiswell & Barrow?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiswell & Barrow recorded 66. 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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      Violent crime in East Whalley Read & Simonstone totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Wiswell & Barrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Wiswell & Barrow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 99 crimes (now 131, a change of +32.3%). Wiswell & Barrow recorded 183 crimes previously (now 149, -18.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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. East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a resolution rate of 10% and Wiswell & Barrow has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Wiswell & Barrow?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wiswell & Barrow 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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone or Wiswell & Barrow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Wiswell & Barrow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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