Altham vs Brockhall & Dinckley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Altham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Brockhall & Dinckley Lancashire Constabulary

      Altham vs Brockhall & Dinckley Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Altham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      508 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      29.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Brockhall & Dinckley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      55 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Altham
      B Brockhall & Dinckley
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      508
      55
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      492
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Altham
      B Brockhall & Dinckley
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑17%
      21 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓27%
      14 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓16%
      6 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑105%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      39 ↑22%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓8%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      21 ↑24%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↓7%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brockhall & Dinckley is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Altham safer than Brockhall & Dinckley?

      Altham has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 508 crimes in the last 12 months. Brockhall & Dinckley has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 55 crimes. Brockhall & Dinckley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Altham vs Brockhall & Dinckley?

      Altham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brockhall & Dinckley shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Altham and Brockhall & Dinckley?

      In Altham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Brockhall & Dinckley, it is Violent Crime (21 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Altham and Brockhall & Dinckley?

      Altham recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brockhall & Dinckley recorded 14. 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 Altham vs Brockhall & Dinckley?

      Violent crime in Altham totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 21 in Brockhall & Dinckley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Altham and Brockhall & Dinckley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Altham recorded 492 crimes (now 508, a change of +3.3%). Brockhall & Dinckley recorded 54 crimes previously (now 55, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Altham and Brockhall & Dinckley?

      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. Altham has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Brockhall & Dinckley has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Altham and Brockhall & Dinckley?

      Altham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Brockhall & Dinckley 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 Altham and Brockhall & Dinckley?

      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 Altham or Brockhall & Dinckley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Altham and Brockhall & Dinckley. 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.