East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Sabden

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
      89/100
      Sabden Lancashire Constabulary

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Sabden Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Lancashire Constabulary
      131 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.3% trend
      10% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Sabden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Sabden
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      131
      66
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      99
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.3%
      ↓27.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Sabden
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑109%
      32 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓18%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      3 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      11 ↑57%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑25%
      4 ↓67%
      Drugs
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sabden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 88/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Whalley Read & Simonstone safer than Sabden?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 131 crimes in the last 12 months. Sabden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 66 crimes. Sabden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Sabden shows -27.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Whalley Read & Simonstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Sabden, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sabden recorded 13. 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 Sabden?

      Violent crime in East Whalley Read & Simonstone totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Sabden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Sabden 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%). Sabden recorded 91 crimes previously (now 66, -27.5%).

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

      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 Sabden has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Sabden?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Sabden 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 Sabden?

      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 Sabden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Sabden. 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.