Baxenden vs Kilnhouse

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Baxenden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Kilnhouse Lancashire Constabulary

      Baxenden vs Kilnhouse Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Baxenden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Kilnhouse
      Lancashire Constabulary
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.3% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baxenden
      B Kilnhouse
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      232
      580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      199
      391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↑48.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      17.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baxenden
      B Kilnhouse
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑3%
      194 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓17%
      196 ↑66%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑38%
      32 ↑167%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑200%
      22 ↑29%
      Burglary
      15 ↑200%
      24 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑86%
      41 ↑11%
      Drugs
      0
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      5 ↓17%
      22 ↑69%
      Robbery
      2
      2
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓16%
      18 ↑350%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      14 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Baxenden is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baxenden safer than Kilnhouse?

      Baxenden has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Kilnhouse has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 580 crimes. Baxenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baxenden vs Kilnhouse?

      Baxenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kilnhouse shows +48.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baxenden and Kilnhouse?

      In Baxenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Kilnhouse, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (196 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baxenden and Kilnhouse?

      Baxenden recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kilnhouse recorded 196. 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 Baxenden vs Kilnhouse?

      Violent crime in Baxenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Kilnhouse. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baxenden and Kilnhouse in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baxenden recorded 199 crimes (now 232, a change of +16.6%). Kilnhouse recorded 391 crimes previously (now 580, +48.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baxenden and Kilnhouse?

      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. Baxenden has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Kilnhouse has 17.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baxenden and Kilnhouse?

      Baxenden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Kilnhouse 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 Baxenden and Kilnhouse?

      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 Baxenden or Kilnhouse on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baxenden and Kilnhouse. 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.