Barrowford & Pendleside vs Broad Oak

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Barrowford & Pendleside Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Broad Oak Lancashire Constabulary

      Barrowford & Pendleside vs Broad Oak Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Barrowford & Pendleside
      Lancashire Constabulary
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Broad Oak
      Lancashire Constabulary
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↑91.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barrowford & Pendleside
      B Broad Oak
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      14
      459
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↑91.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barrowford & Pendleside
      B Broad Oak
      Violent Crime
      1 ↓67%
      195 ↑187%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↑0%
      105 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑50%
      22 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      20 ↑82%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      27 ↑108%
      Drugs
      0
      6 ↑500%
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      26 ↑73%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      26 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barrowford & Pendleside is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barrowford & Pendleside safer than Broad Oak?

      Barrowford & Pendleside has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 459 crimes. Barrowford & Pendleside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barrowford & Pendleside vs Broad Oak?

      Barrowford & Pendleside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Broad Oak shows +91.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barrowford & Pendleside and Broad Oak?

      In Barrowford & Pendleside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Burglary (6 incidents). In Broad Oak, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barrowford & Pendleside and Broad Oak?

      Barrowford & Pendleside recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Broad Oak recorded 105. 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 Barrowford & Pendleside vs Broad Oak?

      Violent crime in Barrowford & Pendleside totalled 1 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Broad Oak. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barrowford & Pendleside and Broad Oak in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barrowford & Pendleside recorded 15 crimes (now 14, a change of -6.7%). Broad Oak recorded 240 crimes previously (now 459, +91.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barrowford & Pendleside and Broad Oak?

      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. Barrowford & Pendleside has a resolution rate of 0% and Broad Oak has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barrowford & Pendleside and Broad Oak?

      Barrowford & Pendleside falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Broad Oak 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 Barrowford & Pendleside and Broad Oak?

      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 Barrowford & Pendleside or Broad Oak on a crime map?

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

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