Bispham vs Lytham East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Bispham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Lytham East Lancashire Constabulary

      Bispham vs Lytham East Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Bispham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      690 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.7% trend
      20.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Lytham East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      18.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bispham
      B Lytham East
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      690
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      461
      305
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑49.7%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.1%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bispham
      B Lytham East
      Violent Crime
      277 ↑68%
      115 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑23%
      89 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑91%
      12 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑61%
      11 ↓21%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑50%
      24 ↓17%
      Drugs
      11 ↓15%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      28 ↑65%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓21%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      2
      Other Crime
      20 ↑100%
      11 ↑175%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lytham East is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 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 Lytham East?

      Bispham has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 690 crimes in the last 12 months. Lytham East has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Lytham East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bispham vs Lytham East?

      Bispham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +49.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lytham East shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bispham and Lytham East?

      In Bispham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (277 incidents). In Lytham East, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bispham and Lytham East?

      Bispham recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lytham East recorded 89. 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 Lytham East?

      Violent crime in Bispham totalled 277 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Lytham East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bispham and Lytham East 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%). Lytham East recorded 305 crimes previously (now 299, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bispham and Lytham East?

      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 Lytham East has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bispham and Lytham East?

      Bispham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lytham East 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 Lytham East?

      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 Lytham East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bispham and Lytham East. 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.