Adlington & Anderton vs Heysham Central

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
      29/100
      Heysham Central Lancashire Constabulary

      Adlington & Anderton vs Heysham Central Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Adlington & Anderton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      60 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Heysham Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      566 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.1% trend
      28.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adlington & Anderton
      B Heysham Central
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      60
      566
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      50
      327
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20%
      ↑73.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adlington & Anderton
      B Heysham Central
      Violent Crime
      10 ↑11%
      211 ↑97%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓20%
      127 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      3
      36 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      23 ↑77%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      25 ↑257%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑0%
      65 ↑91%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      13 ↑44%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      22 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      2
      17 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Adlington & Anderton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adlington & Anderton safer than Heysham Central?

      Adlington & Anderton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 60 crimes in the last 12 months. Heysham Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 566 crimes. Adlington & Anderton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adlington & Anderton vs Heysham Central?

      Adlington & Anderton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heysham Central shows +73.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Adlington & Anderton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (24 incidents). In Heysham Central, it is Violent Crime (211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Adlington & Anderton recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heysham Central recorded 127. 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 Heysham Central?

      Violent crime in Adlington & Anderton totalled 10 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 211 in Heysham Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adlington & Anderton and Heysham Central 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%). Heysham Central recorded 327 crimes previously (now 566, +73.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adlington & Anderton and Heysham 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. Adlington & Anderton has a resolution rate of 50% and Heysham Central has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adlington & Anderton and Heysham Central?

      Adlington & Anderton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Heysham 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 Adlington & Anderton and Heysham 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 Adlington & Anderton or Heysham Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Adlington & Anderton and Heysham 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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