Billington & Langho vs Squires Gate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Billington & Langho Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Squires Gate Lancashire Constabulary

      Billington & Langho vs Squires Gate Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Billington & Langho
      Lancashire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Squires Gate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↑57.3% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billington & Langho
      B Squires Gate
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      142
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      139
      553
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↑57.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billington & Langho
      B Squires Gate
      Violent Crime
      68 ↑45%
      360 ↑107%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓24%
      214 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      50 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓79%
      13 ↓59%
      Burglary
      5 ↓44%
      19 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓13%
      62 ↑94%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      16 ↑23%
      Public Order
      9 ↑350%
      50 ↑213%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      51 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑800%
      20 ↑122%
      Overall Verdict
      A Billington & Langho is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billington & Langho safer than Squires Gate?

      Billington & Langho has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Squires Gate has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 870 crimes. Billington & Langho scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billington & Langho vs Squires Gate?

      Billington & Langho shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Squires Gate shows +57.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billington & Langho and Squires Gate?

      In Billington & Langho, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Squires Gate, it is Violent Crime (360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billington & Langho and Squires Gate?

      Billington & Langho recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Squires Gate recorded 214. 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 Billington & Langho vs Squires Gate?

      Violent crime in Billington & Langho totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Squires Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billington & Langho and Squires Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billington & Langho recorded 139 crimes (now 142, a change of +2.2%). Squires Gate recorded 553 crimes previously (now 870, +57.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billington & Langho and Squires Gate?

      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. Billington & Langho has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Squires Gate has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billington & Langho and Squires Gate?

      Billington & Langho falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Squires Gate 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 Billington & Langho and Squires Gate?

      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 Billington & Langho or Squires Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billington & Langho and Squires Gate. 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.