Lancashire Constabulary

Is Clayton West & Cuerden Safe?

Crime statistics for Clayton West & Cuerden. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,030 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,030 Crimes (last 12 months)
21.6% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓3.9% vs Previous 12 Months
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Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,030 total crimes recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden

Violent Crime
388 37.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
279 27.1%
Shoplifting
104 10.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
70 6.8%
Other Theft
51 5%
Public Order
39 3.8%
Burglary
24 2.3%
Vehicle Crime
20 1.9%
Other Crime
17 1.7%
Drugs
11 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
10 1%
Robbery
8 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.6%
Theft from Person
3 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Clayton West & Cuerden — last 12 months

Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in Clayton West & Cuerden

January 2026 74 crimes December 2025 72 crimes November 2025 82 crimes October 2025 90 crimes September 2025 105 crimes August 2025 85 crimes July 2025 108 crimes June 2025 100 crimes May 2025 91 crimes April 2025 80 crimes March 2025 79 crimes February 2025 64 crimes
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Safest Areas Near Clayton West & Cuerden

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Clayton West & Cuerden by safety score

89/100
Horwich and Blackrod Greater Manchester Police
13.8 km away
Very Safe
90/100
Aspull New Springs Whelley Greater Manchester Police
14.3 km away
Very Safe
90/100
Horwich North East Greater Manchester Police
14.4 km away
Very Safe

Compare Clayton West & Cuerden With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

8 Clayton West & Cuerden
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89 Horwich and Blackrod
13.8 km away · Greater Manchester Police
8 Clayton West & Cuerden
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90 Aspull New Springs Whelley
14.3 km away · Greater Manchester Police
8 Clayton West & Cuerden
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90 Horwich North East
14.4 km away · Greater Manchester Police

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clayton West & Cuerden safe?

Clayton West & Cuerden has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. 1,030 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Clayton West & Cuerden has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden in the last 12 months?

1,030 crimes were recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 3.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,072 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Clayton West & Cuerden?

The most common crime in Clayton West & Cuerden is Violent Crime, with 388 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 37.7% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Clayton West & Cuerden increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Clayton West & Cuerden is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Clayton West & Cuerden?

Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Clayton West & Cuerden compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?

Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 8/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 39/100. Clayton West & Cuerden is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Clayton West & Cuerden?

21.6% of crimes in Clayton West & Cuerden resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Clayton West & Cuerden?

388 violent crimes were recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden in the last 12 months, representing 37.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 279 incidents.

When was the crime data for Clayton West & Cuerden last updated?

The crime data for Clayton West & Cuerden was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Clayton West & Cuerden with other areas?

You can compare Clayton West & Cuerden with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.