Billinge & Beardwood vs Little Harwood & Whitebirk

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Billinge & Beardwood Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Little Harwood & Whitebirk Lancashire Constabulary

      Billinge & Beardwood vs Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,284 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billinge & Beardwood
      B Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,732
      2,284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,583
      2,360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billinge & Beardwood
      B Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      Violent Crime
      940 ↑1%
      823 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      792 ↑7%
      566 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      143 ↑3%
      135 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      147 ↓8%
      146 ↓21%
      Burglary
      62 ↓10%
      46 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      145 ↓13%
      165 ↑6%
      Drugs
      69 ↑60%
      84 ↓7%
      Public Order
      140 ↑18%
      117 ↑4%
      Robbery
      35 ↑25%
      15 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      148 ↑47%
      80 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑200%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      6 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑100%
      21 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      61 ↓10%
      72 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Little Harwood & Whitebirk is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billinge & Beardwood safer than Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Billinge & Beardwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,732 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Harwood & Whitebirk has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,284 crimes. Little Harwood & Whitebirk scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billinge & Beardwood vs Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Billinge & Beardwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Little Harwood & Whitebirk shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billinge & Beardwood and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      In Billinge & Beardwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (940 incidents). In Little Harwood & Whitebirk, it is Violent Crime (823 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billinge & Beardwood and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Billinge & Beardwood recorded 792 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Harwood & Whitebirk recorded 566. 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Violent crime in Billinge & Beardwood totalled 940 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 823 in Little Harwood & Whitebirk. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood and Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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%). Little Harwood & Whitebirk recorded 2,360 crimes previously (now 2,284, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billinge & Beardwood and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billinge & Beardwood and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Billinge & Beardwood falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk on a crime map?

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

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