Barnoldswick vs Bowland
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnoldswick vs Bowland 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 Barnoldswick safer than Bowland?
Barnoldswick has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 58 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnoldswick vs Bowland?
Barnoldswick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bowland shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnoldswick and Bowland?
In Barnoldswick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Bowland, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnoldswick and Bowland?
Barnoldswick recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowland recorded 12. 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 Bowland?
Violent crime in Barnoldswick totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in Bowland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnoldswick and Bowland 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%). Bowland recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnoldswick and Bowland?
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 Bowland has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnoldswick and Bowland?
Barnoldswick falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Bowland 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 Bowland?
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 Bowland on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnoldswick and Bowland. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.