Bank Hall - Burnley vs Farington West

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
      56/100
      Farington West Lancashire Constabulary

      Bank Hall - Burnley vs Farington West 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
      56/100
      Average
      Farington West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      370 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      54.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bank Hall - Burnley
      B Farington West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,342
      370
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,535
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑52.6%
      ↑9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      54.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bank Hall - Burnley
      B Farington West
      Violent Crime
      792 ↑56%
      122 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      536 ↑20%
      104 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      103 ↑18%
      58 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↑35%
      14 ↓44%
      Burglary
      97 ↑47%
      13 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      179 ↑44%
      35 ↓13%
      Drugs
      59 ↑69%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      174 ↑98%
      8 ↓11%
      Robbery
      27 ↑29%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      216 ↑370%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑36%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑54%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑54%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Farington West is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bank Hall - Burnley safer than Farington West?

      Bank Hall - Burnley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,342 crimes in the last 12 months. Farington West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 370 crimes. Farington West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Farington West shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bank Hall - Burnley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (792 incidents). In Farington West, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bank Hall - Burnley recorded 536 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farington West recorded 104. 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 Farington West?

      Violent crime in Bank Hall - Burnley totalled 792 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Farington West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bank Hall - Burnley and Farington West 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%). Farington West recorded 339 crimes previously (now 370, +9.1%).

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

      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 Farington West has 54.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bank Hall - Burnley and Farington West?

      Bank Hall - Burnley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Farington West 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 Farington West?

      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 Farington West on a crime map?

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

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