Bispham vs John O'Gaunt

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Bispham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      John O'Gaunt Lancashire Constabulary

      Bispham vs John O'Gaunt Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Bispham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      690 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.7% trend
      20.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      John O'Gaunt
      Lancashire Constabulary
      678 crimes / 12m
      ↑208.2% trend
      26.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bispham
      B John O'Gaunt
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      690
      678
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      461
      220
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.7%
      ↑208.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.1%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bispham
      B John O'Gaunt
      Violent Crime
      277 ↑68%
      239 ↑360%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑23%
      143 ↑113%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑91%
      48 ↑860%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑61%
      20 ↓33%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      46 ↑53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑50%
      51 ↑200%
      Drugs
      11 ↓15%
      12 ↑200%
      Public Order
      28 ↑65%
      49 ↑2350%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      9
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓21%
      46
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      7 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑100%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      B John O'Gaunt is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 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 John O'Gaunt?

      Bispham has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 690 crimes in the last 12 months. John O'Gaunt has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 678 crimes. John O'Gaunt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bispham vs John O'Gaunt?

      Bispham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. John O'Gaunt shows +208.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bispham and John O'Gaunt?

      In Bispham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (277 incidents). In John O'Gaunt, it is Violent Crime (239 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bispham and John O'Gaunt?

      Bispham recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while John O'Gaunt recorded 143. 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 John O'Gaunt?

      Violent crime in Bispham totalled 277 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 239 in John O'Gaunt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bispham and John O'Gaunt 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%). John O'Gaunt recorded 220 crimes previously (now 678, +208.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bispham and John O'Gaunt?

      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 John O'Gaunt has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bispham and John O'Gaunt?

      Bispham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. John O'Gaunt 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 John O'Gaunt?

      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 John O'Gaunt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bispham and John O'Gaunt. 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.