Bank Hall - Burnley vs Wensley Fold

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
      2/100
      Wensley Fold Lancashire Constabulary

      Bank Hall - Burnley vs Wensley Fold 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Wensley Fold
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,932 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bank Hall - Burnley
      B Wensley Fold
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,342
      1,932
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,535
      1,083
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑52.6%
      ↑78.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bank Hall - Burnley
      B Wensley Fold
      Violent Crime
      792 ↑56%
      700 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      536 ↑20%
      505 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      103 ↑18%
      98 ↑61%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↑35%
      84 ↑68%
      Burglary
      97 ↑47%
      41 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      179 ↑44%
      116 ↑100%
      Drugs
      59 ↑69%
      60 ↑300%
      Public Order
      174 ↑98%
      108 ↑108%
      Robbery
      27 ↑29%
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      216 ↑370%
      111 ↑82%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑36%
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑54%
      17 ↑467%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑54%
      53 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bank Hall - Burnley is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 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 Wensley Fold?

      Bank Hall - Burnley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,342 crimes in the last 12 months. Wensley Fold has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,932 crimes. Bank Hall - Burnley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Wensley Fold shows +78.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bank Hall - Burnley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (792 incidents). In Wensley Fold, it is Violent Crime (700 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bank Hall - Burnley recorded 536 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wensley Fold recorded 505. 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 Wensley Fold?

      Violent crime in Bank Hall - Burnley totalled 792 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 700 in Wensley Fold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bank Hall - Burnley and Wensley Fold 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%). Wensley Fold recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 1,932, +78.4%).

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

      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 Wensley Fold has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bank Hall - Burnley and Wensley Fold?

      Bank Hall - Burnley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wensley Fold 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 Wensley Fold?

      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 Wensley Fold on a crime map?

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

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