Bastwell & Daisyfield vs Blackburn Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bastwell & Daisyfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Blackburn Central Lancashire Constabulary

      Bastwell & Daisyfield vs Blackburn Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bastwell & Daisyfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      5,697 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Blackburn Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,574 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.7% trend
      22.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bastwell & Daisyfield
      B Blackburn Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,697
      4,574
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,860
      4,058
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↑12.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      22.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bastwell & Daisyfield
      B Blackburn Central
      Violent Crime
      1,762 ↑1%
      1,381 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,637 ↑2%
      1,144 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      290 ↓5%
      223 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      278 ↓21%
      154 ↑73%
      Burglary
      99 ↓31%
      75 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      310 ↑0%
      262 ↑12%
      Drugs
      218 ↑51%
      187 ↑87%
      Public Order
      353 ↑17%
      305 ↑30%
      Robbery
      59 ↓13%
      61 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      461 ↓31%
      604 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑12%
      28 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑69%
      22 ↑57%
      Possession of Weapons
      56 ↑0%
      48 ↑26%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑0%
      80 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bastwell & Daisyfield is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bastwell & Daisyfield safer than Blackburn Central?

      Bastwell & Daisyfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,697 crimes in the last 12 months. Blackburn Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 4,574 crimes. Bastwell & Daisyfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bastwell & Daisyfield vs Blackburn Central?

      Bastwell & Daisyfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Blackburn Central shows +12.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bastwell & Daisyfield and Blackburn Central?

      In Bastwell & Daisyfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,762 incidents). In Blackburn Central, it is Violent Crime (1,381 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bastwell & Daisyfield and Blackburn Central?

      Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 1,637 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blackburn Central recorded 1,144. 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 Bastwell & Daisyfield vs Blackburn Central?

      Violent crime in Bastwell & Daisyfield totalled 1,762 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,381 in Blackburn Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bastwell & Daisyfield and Blackburn Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bastwell & Daisyfield recorded 5,860 crimes (now 5,697, a change of -2.8%). Blackburn Central recorded 4,058 crimes previously (now 4,574, +12.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bastwell & Daisyfield and Blackburn Central?

      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. Bastwell & Daisyfield has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Blackburn Central has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bastwell & Daisyfield and Blackburn Central?

      Bastwell & Daisyfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Blackburn Central 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 Bastwell & Daisyfield and Blackburn Central?

      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 Bastwell & Daisyfield or Blackburn Central on a crime map?

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

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