Barnfield vs Fence & Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnfield vs Fence & Higham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnfield safer than Fence & Higham?
Barnfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,359 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 109 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnfield vs Fence & Higham?
Barnfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnfield and Fence & Higham?
In Barnfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (471 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnfield and Fence & Higham?
Barnfield recorded 360 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 24. 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 Fence & Higham?
Violent crime in Barnfield totalled 471 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnfield and Fence & Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnfield recorded 1,304 crimes (now 1,359, a change of +4.2%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnfield and Fence & Higham?
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 34% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnfield and Fence & Higham?
Barnfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Fence & Higham 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 Fence & Higham?
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 Fence & Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnfield and Fence & Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.