Samlesbury & Walton vs Staining

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    92/100
    Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Staining Lancashire Constabulary

      Samlesbury & Walton vs Staining Results

      A
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Staining
      Lancashire Constabulary
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Samlesbury & Walton
      B Staining
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      25
      149
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      36
      167
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.6%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Samlesbury & Walton
      B Staining
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓50%
      66 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓33%
      36 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓80%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      1
      6 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      A Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 75/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Samlesbury & Walton safer than Staining?

      Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 25 crimes in the last 12 months. Staining has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 149 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Samlesbury & Walton vs Staining?

      Samlesbury & Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Staining shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Samlesbury & Walton and Staining?

      In Samlesbury & Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (10 incidents). In Staining, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Samlesbury & Walton and Staining?

      Samlesbury & Walton recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staining recorded 36. 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 Samlesbury & Walton vs Staining?

      Violent crime in Samlesbury & Walton totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Staining. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Samlesbury & Walton and Staining in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Samlesbury & Walton recorded 36 crimes (now 25, a change of -30.6%). Staining recorded 167 crimes previously (now 149, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Samlesbury & Walton and Staining?

      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. Samlesbury & Walton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Staining has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Samlesbury & Walton and Staining?

      Samlesbury & Walton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Staining 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 Samlesbury & Walton and Staining?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton or Staining on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Samlesbury & Walton and Staining. 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.