Ashton - Fylde vs Buckshaw & Worden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Ashton - Fylde Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Buckshaw & Worden Lancashire Constabulary

      Ashton - Fylde vs Buckshaw & Worden Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Ashton - Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      921 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.3% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Buckshaw & Worden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,925 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashton - Fylde
      B Buckshaw & Worden
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      921
      1,925
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      617
      1,988
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.3%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashton - Fylde
      B Buckshaw & Worden
      Violent Crime
      332 ↑37%
      642 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      271 ↑66%
      643 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      59 ↑97%
      74 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓33%
      38 ↓47%
      Burglary
      25 ↓17%
      43 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑69%
      123 ↓10%
      Drugs
      15 ↑36%
      35 ↑46%
      Public Order
      37 ↑118%
      96 ↑5%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      10 ↓47%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↑144%
      170 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      10 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      9 ↓53%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑160%
      24 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      B Buckshaw & Worden is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashton - Fylde safer than Buckshaw & Worden?

      Ashton - Fylde has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 921 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckshaw & Worden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,925 crimes. Buckshaw & Worden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashton - Fylde vs Buckshaw & Worden?

      Ashton - Fylde shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Buckshaw & Worden shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashton - Fylde and Buckshaw & Worden?

      In Ashton - Fylde, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (332 incidents). In Buckshaw & Worden, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (643 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashton - Fylde and Buckshaw & Worden?

      Ashton - Fylde recorded 271 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckshaw & Worden recorded 643. 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 Ashton - Fylde vs Buckshaw & Worden?

      Violent crime in Ashton - Fylde totalled 332 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 642 in Buckshaw & Worden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashton - Fylde and Buckshaw & Worden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashton - Fylde recorded 617 crimes (now 921, a change of +49.3%). Buckshaw & Worden recorded 1,988 crimes previously (now 1,925, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashton - Fylde and Buckshaw & Worden?

      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. Ashton - Fylde has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Buckshaw & Worden has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashton - Fylde and Buckshaw & Worden?

      Ashton - Fylde falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Buckshaw & Worden 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 Ashton - Fylde and Buckshaw & Worden?

      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 Ashton - Fylde or Buckshaw & Worden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashton - Fylde and Buckshaw & Worden. 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.