Anchorsholme vs Norbreck

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Anchorsholme Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Norbreck Lancashire Constabulary

      Anchorsholme vs Norbreck Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Anchorsholme
      Lancashire Constabulary
      715 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.4% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Norbreck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      22.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Anchorsholme
      B Norbreck
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      715
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      485
      464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑47.4%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Anchorsholme
      B Norbreck
      Violent Crime
      268 ↑102%
      260 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      199 ↑60%
      193 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑21%
      40 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓19%
      49 ↑20%
      Burglary
      17 ↑6%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑58%
      50 ↑39%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      12 ↑50%
      Public Order
      33 ↑200%
      33 ↑136%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓40%
      16 ↑433%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑54%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      A Anchorsholme is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 18/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Anchorsholme safer than Norbreck?

      Anchorsholme has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 715 crimes in the last 12 months. Norbreck has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 702 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Anchorsholme vs Norbreck?

      Anchorsholme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +47.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norbreck shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Anchorsholme and Norbreck?

      In Anchorsholme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Norbreck, it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Anchorsholme and Norbreck?

      Anchorsholme recorded 199 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norbreck recorded 193. 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 Norbreck?

      Violent crime in Anchorsholme totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Norbreck. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Anchorsholme and Norbreck 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%). Norbreck recorded 464 crimes previously (now 702, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Anchorsholme and Norbreck?

      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 Norbreck has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Anchorsholme and Norbreck?

      Anchorsholme falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Norbreck 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 Norbreck?

      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 Norbreck on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Anchorsholme and Norbreck. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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