Anchorsholme vs Castle
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Anchorsholme vs Castle 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 Anchorsholme safer than Castle?
Anchorsholme has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 715 crimes in the last 12 months. Castle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,443 crimes. Anchorsholme scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Anchorsholme vs Castle?
Anchorsholme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +47.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Castle shows +1.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Anchorsholme and Castle?
In Anchorsholme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Castle, it is Violent Crime (714 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Anchorsholme and Castle?
Anchorsholme recorded 199 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castle recorded 644. 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 Anchorsholme vs Castle?
Violent crime in Anchorsholme totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 714 in Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Anchorsholme and Castle in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Anchorsholme recorded 485 crimes (now 715, a change of +47.4%). Castle recorded 2,413 crimes previously (now 2,443, +1.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Anchorsholme and Castle?
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. Anchorsholme has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Castle has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Anchorsholme and Castle?
Anchorsholme falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Castle 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 Anchorsholme and Castle?
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 Anchorsholme or Castle on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Anchorsholme and Castle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.