Altham vs University - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Altham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Altham vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Altham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      505 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      47.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Altham
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      505
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      507
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.7%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Altham
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      175 ↓4%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↓16%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑23%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑77%
      3
      Burglary
      35 ↑9%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓7%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      21 ↑31%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      12 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Altham safer than University - Lancaster?

      Altham has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 505 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Altham vs University - Lancaster?

      Altham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Altham and University - Lancaster?

      In Altham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (175 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Altham and University - Lancaster?

      Altham recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 13. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Altham totalled 175 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Altham and University - Lancaster 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%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Altham and University - Lancaster?

      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 University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Altham and University - Lancaster?

      Altham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - Lancaster 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 University - Lancaster?

      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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Altham and University - Lancaster. 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.