Barnfield vs Primrose

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barnfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Primrose Lancashire Constabulary

      Barnfield vs Primrose Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barnfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,359 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      34% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Primrose
      Lancashire Constabulary
      376 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      31.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnfield
      B Primrose
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,359
      376
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,304
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      31.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnfield
      B Primrose
      Violent Crime
      471 ↑15%
      147 ↑101%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      360 ↓16%
      84 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓16%
      22 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↑103%
      17 ↑6%
      Burglary
      57 ↑58%
      14 ↑180%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↓9%
      28 ↑40%
      Drugs
      56 ↑47%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      86 ↑10%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      13 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      68 ↓4%
      22 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      12 ↑71%
      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 Primrose?

      Barnfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,359 crimes in the last 12 months. Primrose has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 376 crimes. Primrose scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnfield vs Primrose?

      Barnfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Primrose shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnfield and Primrose?

      In Barnfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (471 incidents). In Primrose, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnfield and Primrose?

      Barnfield recorded 360 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Primrose recorded 84. 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 Primrose?

      Violent crime in Barnfield totalled 471 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Primrose. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnfield and Primrose 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%). Primrose recorded 316 crimes previously (now 376, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnfield and Primrose?

      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 Primrose has 31.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnfield and Primrose?

      Barnfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Primrose 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 Primrose?

      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 Primrose on a crime map?

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

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