Great Eccleston vs Hurst Green & Whitewell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Hurst Green & Whitewell Lancashire Constabulary

      Great Eccleston vs Hurst Green & Whitewell Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      201 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Lancashire Constabulary
      44 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Eccleston
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      201
      44
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      222
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.5%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Eccleston
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Violent Crime
      79 ↓25%
      13 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑12%
      14 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      8 ↑100%
      9 ↑800%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑9%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Eccleston safer than Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Great Eccleston has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 201 crimes in the last 12 months. Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 44 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Eccleston vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Great Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hurst Green & Whitewell shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Eccleston and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      In Great Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In Hurst Green & Whitewell, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Eccleston and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Great Eccleston recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 14. 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 Great Eccleston vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Violent crime in Great Eccleston totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Hurst Green & Whitewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Eccleston and Hurst Green & Whitewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Eccleston recorded 222 crimes (now 201, a change of -9.5%). Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 49 crimes previously (now 44, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Eccleston and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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. Great Eccleston has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Hurst Green & Whitewell has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Eccleston and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Great Eccleston falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hurst Green & Whitewell 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 Great Eccleston and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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 Great Eccleston or Hurst Green & Whitewell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Eccleston and Hurst Green & Whitewell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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