Altham vs Garstang
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Altham vs Garstang Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Altham safer than Garstang?
Altham has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 505 crimes in the last 12 months. Garstang has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 355 crimes. Garstang scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Altham vs Garstang?
Altham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Garstang shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Altham and Garstang?
In Altham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (175 incidents). In Garstang, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Altham and Garstang?
Altham recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garstang recorded 132. 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 Garstang?
Violent crime in Altham totalled 175 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Garstang. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Altham and Garstang in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Altham recorded 507 crimes (now 505, a change of -0.4%). Garstang recorded 351 crimes previously (now 355, +1.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Altham and Garstang?
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 47.7% and Garstang has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Altham and Garstang?
Altham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Garstang 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 Garstang?
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 Garstang on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Altham and Garstang. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.