Barrowford & Pendleside vs Overton - Lancaster

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
      63/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Barrowford & Pendleside vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Barrowford & Pendleside
      Lancashire Constabulary
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barrowford & Pendleside
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      14
      250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barrowford & Pendleside
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      1 ↓67%
      96 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3 ↑0%
      70 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑50%
      12 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      11 ↓42%
      Drugs
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barrowford & Pendleside is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barrowford & Pendleside safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrowford & Pendleside has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 250 crimes. Barrowford & Pendleside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barrowford & Pendleside vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrowford & Pendleside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barrowford & Pendleside and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Barrowford & Pendleside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Burglary (6 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barrowford & Pendleside and Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrowford & Pendleside recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 70. 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 Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Barrowford & Pendleside totalled 1 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barrowford & Pendleside and Overton - Lancaster 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%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 267 crimes previously (now 250, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barrowford & Pendleside and Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barrowford & Pendleside and Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrowford & Pendleside falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Lancaster 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 Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.