Barnoldswick vs Billinge & Beardwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Barnoldswick Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Billinge & Beardwood Lancashire Constabulary

      Barnoldswick vs Billinge & Beardwood Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Barnoldswick
      Lancashire Constabulary
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Billinge & Beardwood
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,732 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnoldswick
      B Billinge & Beardwood
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      549
      2,732
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      591
      2,583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↑5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnoldswick
      B Billinge & Beardwood
      Violent Crime
      201 ↑3%
      940 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓25%
      792 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑31%
      143 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑20%
      147 ↓8%
      Burglary
      16 ↑45%
      62 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓15%
      145 ↓13%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      69 ↑60%
      Public Order
      35 ↑9%
      140 ↑18%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      35 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓29%
      148 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      12 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      28 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      61 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnoldswick is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnoldswick safer than Billinge & Beardwood?

      Barnoldswick has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Billinge & Beardwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,732 crimes. Barnoldswick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnoldswick vs Billinge & Beardwood?

      Barnoldswick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Billinge & Beardwood shows +5.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnoldswick and Billinge & Beardwood?

      In Barnoldswick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Billinge & Beardwood, it is Violent Crime (940 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnoldswick and Billinge & Beardwood?

      Barnoldswick recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Billinge & Beardwood recorded 792. 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 Barnoldswick vs Billinge & Beardwood?

      Violent crime in Barnoldswick totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 940 in Billinge & Beardwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnoldswick and Billinge & Beardwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnoldswick recorded 591 crimes (now 549, a change of -7.1%). Billinge & Beardwood recorded 2,583 crimes previously (now 2,732, +5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnoldswick and Billinge & Beardwood?

      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. Barnoldswick has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Billinge & Beardwood has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnoldswick and Billinge & Beardwood?

      Barnoldswick falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Billinge & Beardwood 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 Barnoldswick and Billinge & Beardwood?

      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 Barnoldswick or Billinge & Beardwood on a crime map?

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

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