Adlington & Anderton vs Bowerham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Adlington & Anderton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Bowerham Lancashire Constabulary

      Adlington & Anderton vs Bowerham Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Adlington & Anderton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      60 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Bowerham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adlington & Anderton
      B Bowerham
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      60
      366
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      50
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20%
      ↑51.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adlington & Anderton
      B Bowerham
      Violent Crime
      10 ↑11%
      120 ↑114%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓20%
      90 ↑84%
      Other Theft
      3
      23 ↑130%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      12 ↓54%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      41 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑0%
      28 ↑47%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      22 ↑69%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑233%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Adlington & Anderton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 49/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adlington & Anderton safer than Bowerham?

      Adlington & Anderton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 60 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowerham has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 366 crimes. Adlington & Anderton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adlington & Anderton vs Bowerham?

      Adlington & Anderton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bowerham shows +51.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Adlington & Anderton and Bowerham?

      In Adlington & Anderton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (24 incidents). In Bowerham, it is Violent Crime (120 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Adlington & Anderton and Bowerham?

      Adlington & Anderton recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowerham recorded 90. 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 Adlington & Anderton vs Bowerham?

      Violent crime in Adlington & Anderton totalled 10 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 120 in Bowerham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adlington & Anderton and Bowerham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Adlington & Anderton recorded 50 crimes (now 60, a change of +20%). Bowerham recorded 242 crimes previously (now 366, +51.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adlington & Anderton and Bowerham?

      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. Adlington & Anderton has a resolution rate of 50% and Bowerham has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adlington & Anderton and Bowerham?

      Adlington & Anderton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Bowerham 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 Adlington & Anderton and Bowerham?

      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 Adlington & Anderton or Bowerham on a crime map?

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

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