Barnfield vs Heysham North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barnfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Heysham North Lancashire Constabulary

      Barnfield vs Heysham North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barnfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,359 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      34% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Heysham North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,049 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnfield
      B Heysham North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,359
      1,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,304
      821
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↑27.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnfield
      B Heysham North
      Violent Crime
      471 ↑15%
      366 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      360 ↓16%
      262 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓16%
      57 ↑90%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↑103%
      52 ↑108%
      Burglary
      57 ↑58%
      45 ↑105%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↓9%
      98 ↑40%
      Drugs
      56 ↑47%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      86 ↑10%
      37 ↑61%
      Robbery
      13 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓4%
      47 ↑213%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      18 ↑125%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      11 ↑267%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      22 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnfield is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnfield safer than Heysham North?

      Barnfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,359 crimes in the last 12 months. Heysham North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,049 crimes. Barnfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnfield vs Heysham North?

      Barnfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heysham North shows +27.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnfield and Heysham North?

      In Barnfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (471 incidents). In Heysham North, it is Violent Crime (366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnfield and Heysham North?

      Barnfield recorded 360 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heysham North recorded 262. 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 Heysham North?

      Violent crime in Barnfield totalled 471 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 366 in Heysham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnfield and Heysham North 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%). Heysham North recorded 821 crimes previously (now 1,049, +27.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnfield and Heysham North?

      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 Heysham North has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnfield and Heysham North?

      Barnfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Heysham North 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 Heysham North?

      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 Heysham North on a crime map?

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

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