Bamber Bridge West vs Buckshaw & Worden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Bamber Bridge West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Buckshaw & Worden Lancashire Constabulary

      Bamber Bridge West vs Buckshaw & Worden Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Bamber Bridge West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,019 crimes / 12m
      ↑55.3% trend
      18.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Buckshaw & Worden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      10.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bamber Bridge West
      B Buckshaw & Worden
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,019
      247
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      656
      257
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑55.3%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      10.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bamber Bridge West
      B Buckshaw & Worden
      Violent Crime
      359 ↑73%
      89 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↑17%
      87 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑41%
      14 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑17%
      9 ↓25%
      Burglary
      33 ↑43%
      3 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑73%
      13 ↓43%
      Drugs
      16 ↑167%
      9 ↑350%
      Public Order
      51 ↑122%
      7 ↓22%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↑53%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑150%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑167%
      8 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Buckshaw & Worden is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bamber Bridge West safer than Buckshaw & Worden?

      Bamber Bridge West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,019 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckshaw & Worden has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 247 crimes. Buckshaw & Worden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bamber Bridge West vs Buckshaw & Worden?

      Bamber Bridge West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +55.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Buckshaw & Worden shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bamber Bridge West and Buckshaw & Worden?

      In Bamber Bridge West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (359 incidents). In Buckshaw & Worden, it is Violent Crime (89 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bamber Bridge West and Buckshaw & Worden?

      Bamber Bridge West recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckshaw & Worden recorded 87. 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 Bamber Bridge West vs Buckshaw & Worden?

      Violent crime in Bamber Bridge West totalled 359 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 89 in Buckshaw & Worden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bamber Bridge West and Buckshaw & Worden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bamber Bridge West recorded 656 crimes (now 1,019, a change of +55.3%). Buckshaw & Worden recorded 257 crimes previously (now 247, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bamber Bridge West 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. Bamber Bridge West has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Buckshaw & Worden has 10.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bamber Bridge West and Buckshaw & Worden?

      Bamber Bridge West 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 Bamber Bridge West 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 Bamber Bridge West or Buckshaw & Worden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bamber Bridge West 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.