Barnfield vs East Whalley Read & Simonstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Barnfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      East Whalley Read & Simonstone Lancashire Constabulary

      Barnfield vs East Whalley Read & Simonstone Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Barnfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,442 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.3% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Lancashire Constabulary
      131 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.3% trend
      10% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnfield
      B East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,442
      131
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,296
      99
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.3%
      ↑32.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnfield
      B East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Violent Crime
      508 ↑26%
      46 ↑109%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      339 ↓19%
      28 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      73 ↑7%
      15 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      90 ↑137%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      54 ↑26%
      11 ↑57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓13%
      10 ↑25%
      Drugs
      53 ↑29%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      96 ↑26%
      5 ↓29%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      0
      Shoplifting
      82 ↑17%
      2
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑73%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↑69%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnfield safer than East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Barnfield has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,442 crimes in the last 12 months. East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 131 crimes. East Whalley Read & Simonstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnfield vs East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Barnfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Whalley Read & Simonstone shows +32.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnfield and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      In Barnfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (508 incidents). In East Whalley Read & Simonstone, it is Violent Crime (46 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnfield and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Barnfield recorded 339 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 28. 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 Barnfield vs East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Violent crime in Barnfield totalled 508 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 46 in East Whalley Read & Simonstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnfield and East Whalley Read & Simonstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnfield recorded 1,296 crimes (now 1,442, a change of +11.3%). East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 99 crimes previously (now 131, +32.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnfield and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      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. Barnfield has a resolution rate of 24.2% and East Whalley Read & Simonstone has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnfield and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Barnfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. East Whalley Read & Simonstone 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 Barnfield and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      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 Barnfield or East Whalley Read & Simonstone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnfield and East Whalley Read & Simonstone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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