Bank Hall - Burnley vs Bowerham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Bank Hall - Burnley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Bowerham Lancashire Constabulary

      Bank Hall - Burnley vs Bowerham Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Bank Hall - Burnley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,342 crimes / 12m
      ↑52.6% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Bowerham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bank Hall - Burnley
      B Bowerham
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,342
      366
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,535
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑52.6%
      ↑51.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bank Hall - Burnley
      B Bowerham
      Violent Crime
      792 ↑56%
      120 ↑114%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      536 ↑20%
      90 ↑84%
      Other Theft
      103 ↑18%
      23 ↑130%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↑35%
      12 ↓54%
      Burglary
      97 ↑47%
      41 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      179 ↑44%
      28 ↑47%
      Drugs
      59 ↑69%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      174 ↑98%
      22 ↑69%
      Robbery
      27 ↑29%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      216 ↑370%
      10 ↑233%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑36%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑54%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑54%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bowerham is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bank Hall - Burnley safer than Bowerham?

      Bank Hall - Burnley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,342 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowerham has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 366 crimes. Bowerham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bank Hall - Burnley vs Bowerham?

      Bank Hall - Burnley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +52.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bowerham shows +51.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bank Hall - Burnley and Bowerham?

      In Bank Hall - Burnley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (792 incidents). In Bowerham, it is Violent Crime (120 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bank Hall - Burnley and Bowerham?

      Bank Hall - Burnley recorded 536 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowerham recorded 90. 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 Bank Hall - Burnley vs Bowerham?

      Violent crime in Bank Hall - Burnley totalled 792 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 120 in Bowerham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bank Hall - Burnley and Bowerham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bank Hall - Burnley recorded 1,535 crimes (now 2,342, a change of +52.6%). Bowerham recorded 242 crimes previously (now 366, +51.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bank Hall - Burnley and Bowerham?

      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. Bank Hall - Burnley has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Bowerham has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bank Hall - Burnley and Bowerham?

      Bank Hall - Burnley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Bowerham 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 Bank Hall - Burnley and Bowerham?

      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 Bank Hall - Burnley or Bowerham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bank Hall - Burnley and Bowerham. 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.