Blackburn Central vs Bowland
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackburn Central vs Bowland Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn Central safer than Bowland?
Blackburn Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,574 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 58 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackburn Central vs Bowland?
Blackburn Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bowland shows -19.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackburn Central and Bowland?
In Blackburn Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,381 incidents). In Bowland, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn Central and Bowland?
Blackburn Central recorded 1,144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowland recorded 12. 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 Blackburn Central vs Bowland?
Violent crime in Blackburn Central totalled 1,381 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in Bowland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn Central and Bowland in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackburn Central recorded 4,058 crimes (now 4,574, a change of +12.7%). Bowland recorded 72 crimes previously (now 58, -19.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn Central and Bowland?
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. Blackburn Central has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Bowland has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackburn Central and Bowland?
Blackburn Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Bowland 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 Blackburn Central and Bowland?
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 Blackburn Central or Bowland on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackburn Central and Bowland. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.