Bispham vs Broad Oak

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Bispham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Broad Oak Lancashire Constabulary

      Bispham vs Broad Oak Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Bispham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      690 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.7% trend
      20.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Broad Oak
      Lancashire Constabulary
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↑91.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bispham
      B Broad Oak
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      690
      459
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      461
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.7%
      ↑91.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.1%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bispham
      B Broad Oak
      Violent Crime
      277 ↑68%
      195 ↑187%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑23%
      105 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑91%
      22 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑61%
      20 ↑82%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑50%
      27 ↑108%
      Drugs
      11 ↓15%
      6 ↑500%
      Public Order
      28 ↑65%
      26 ↑73%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓21%
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      5
      Other Crime
      20 ↑100%
      10 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Broad Oak is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bispham safer than Broad Oak?

      Bispham has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 690 crimes in the last 12 months. Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 459 crimes. Broad Oak scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bispham vs Broad Oak?

      Bispham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Broad Oak shows +91.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bispham and Broad Oak?

      In Bispham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (277 incidents). In Broad Oak, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bispham and Broad Oak?

      Bispham recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Broad Oak recorded 105. 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 Bispham vs Broad Oak?

      Violent crime in Bispham totalled 277 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Broad Oak. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bispham and Broad Oak in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bispham recorded 461 crimes (now 690, a change of +49.7%). Broad Oak recorded 240 crimes previously (now 459, +91.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bispham and Broad Oak?

      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. Bispham has a resolution rate of 20.1% and Broad Oak has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bispham and Broad Oak?

      Bispham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Broad Oak 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 Bispham and Broad Oak?

      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 Bispham or Broad Oak on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bispham and Broad Oak. 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.