Baxenden vs West Pennine
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Baxenden vs West Pennine Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baxenden safer than West Pennine?
Baxenden has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. West Pennine has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 349 crimes. Baxenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Baxenden vs West Pennine?
Baxenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Pennine shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Baxenden and West Pennine?
In Baxenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In West Pennine, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baxenden and West Pennine?
Baxenden recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Pennine recorded 110. 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 West Pennine?
Violent crime in Baxenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in West Pennine. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Baxenden and West Pennine 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%). West Pennine recorded 370 crimes previously (now 349, -5.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baxenden and West Pennine?
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 West Pennine has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Baxenden and West Pennine?
Baxenden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. West Pennine 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 West Pennine?
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 West Pennine on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baxenden and West Pennine. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.