Billinge & Beardwood vs Bolton & Slyne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Billinge & Beardwood Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Bolton & Slyne Lancashire Constabulary

      Billinge & Beardwood vs Bolton & Slyne Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Billinge & Beardwood
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,732 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Bolton & Slyne
      Lancashire Constabulary
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billinge & Beardwood
      B Bolton & Slyne
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,732
      215
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,583
      190
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↑13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billinge & Beardwood
      B Bolton & Slyne
      Violent Crime
      940 ↑1%
      92 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      792 ↑7%
      44 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      143 ↑3%
      18 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      147 ↓8%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      62 ↓10%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      145 ↓13%
      14 ↑8%
      Drugs
      69 ↑60%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      140 ↑18%
      8 ↑100%
      Robbery
      35 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      148 ↑47%
      11 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      61 ↓10%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billinge & Beardwood safer than Bolton & Slyne?

      Billinge & Beardwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,732 crimes in the last 12 months. Bolton & Slyne has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 215 crimes. Bolton & Slyne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billinge & Beardwood vs Bolton & Slyne?

      Billinge & Beardwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bolton & Slyne shows +13.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billinge & Beardwood and Bolton & Slyne?

      In Billinge & Beardwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (940 incidents). In Bolton & Slyne, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billinge & Beardwood and Bolton & Slyne?

      Billinge & Beardwood recorded 792 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bolton & Slyne recorded 44. 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 Billinge & Beardwood vs Bolton & Slyne?

      Violent crime in Billinge & Beardwood totalled 940 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Bolton & Slyne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood and Bolton & Slyne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billinge & Beardwood recorded 2,583 crimes (now 2,732, a change of +5.8%). Bolton & Slyne recorded 190 crimes previously (now 215, +13.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billinge & Beardwood and Bolton & Slyne?

      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. Billinge & Beardwood has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Bolton & Slyne has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billinge & Beardwood and Bolton & Slyne?

      Billinge & Beardwood falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Bolton & Slyne 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 Billinge & Beardwood and Bolton & Slyne?

      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 Billinge & Beardwood or Bolton & Slyne on a crime map?

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

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