Clayton West & Cuerden vs Leyland Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Clayton West & Cuerden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Leyland Central Lancashire Constabulary

      Clayton West & Cuerden vs Leyland Central Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Clayton West & Cuerden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Leyland Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      942 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Leyland Central
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      482
      942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      541
      789
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑19.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Leyland Central
      Violent Crime
      192 ↑12%
      288 ↑77%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↓24%
      260 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓34%
      38 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓38%
      24 ↑33%
      Burglary
      10 ↓66%
      29 ↑45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑7%
      56 ↑10%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      13 ↑86%
      Public Order
      24 ↑50%
      50 ↑56%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑20%
      142 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓61%
      19 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clayton West & Cuerden is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clayton West & Cuerden safer than Leyland Central?

      Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Leyland Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 942 crimes. Clayton West & Cuerden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clayton West & Cuerden vs Leyland Central?

      Clayton West & Cuerden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leyland Central shows +19.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clayton West & Cuerden and Leyland Central?

      In Clayton West & Cuerden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Leyland Central, it is Violent Crime (288 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clayton West & Cuerden and Leyland Central?

      Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leyland Central recorded 260. 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 Clayton West & Cuerden vs Leyland Central?

      Violent crime in Clayton West & Cuerden totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 288 in Leyland Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden and Leyland Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 541 crimes (now 482, a change of -10.9%). Leyland Central recorded 789 crimes previously (now 942, +19.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clayton West & Cuerden and Leyland Central?

      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. Clayton West & Cuerden has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Leyland Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clayton West & Cuerden and Leyland Central?

      Clayton West & Cuerden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Leyland Central 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 Clayton West & Cuerden and Leyland Central?

      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 Clayton West & Cuerden or Leyland Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clayton West & Cuerden and Leyland Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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