Baxenden vs Medlar-with-Wesham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Baxenden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Medlar-with-Wesham Lancashire Constabulary

      Baxenden vs Medlar-with-Wesham Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Baxenden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Medlar-with-Wesham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      264 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baxenden
      B Medlar-with-Wesham
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      232
      264
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      199
      274
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baxenden
      B Medlar-with-Wesham
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑3%
      101 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓17%
      69 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑38%
      10 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑200%
      13 ↓7%
      Burglary
      15 ↑200%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑86%
      19 ↓17%
      Drugs
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Public Order
      5 ↓17%
      18 ↓14%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓16%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Baxenden is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 64/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baxenden safer than Medlar-with-Wesham?

      Baxenden has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Medlar-with-Wesham has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 264 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baxenden vs Medlar-with-Wesham?

      Baxenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Medlar-with-Wesham shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baxenden and Medlar-with-Wesham?

      In Baxenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Medlar-with-Wesham, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baxenden and Medlar-with-Wesham?

      Baxenden recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 69. 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 Medlar-with-Wesham?

      Violent crime in Baxenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Medlar-with-Wesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baxenden and Medlar-with-Wesham 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%). Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 274 crimes previously (now 264, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baxenden and Medlar-with-Wesham?

      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 Medlar-with-Wesham has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baxenden and Medlar-with-Wesham?

      Baxenden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Medlar-with-Wesham 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 Medlar-with-Wesham?

      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 Medlar-with-Wesham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baxenden and Medlar-with-Wesham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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