Blackburn Central vs Bradley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Blackburn Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Bradley Lancashire Constabulary

      Blackburn Central vs Bradley Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Blackburn Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,574 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.7% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bradley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,796 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.1% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackburn Central
      B Bradley
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,574
      1,796
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,058
      1,495
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.7%
      ↑20.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackburn Central
      B Bradley
      Violent Crime
      1,381 ↑18%
      674 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,144 ↑3%
      385 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      223 ↑28%
      102 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      154 ↑73%
      60 ↑46%
      Burglary
      75 ↓24%
      66 ↑230%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      262 ↑12%
      125 ↑36%
      Drugs
      187 ↑87%
      50 ↑92%
      Public Order
      305 ↑30%
      84 ↑2%
      Robbery
      61 ↑7%
      19 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      604 ↓5%
      146 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑33%
      11 ↑83%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑57%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↑26%
      24 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      80 ↑7%
      42 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackburn Central safer than Bradley?

      Blackburn Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,574 crimes in the last 12 months. Bradley has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,796 crimes. Blackburn Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackburn Central vs Bradley?

      Blackburn Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bradley shows +20.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackburn Central and Bradley?

      In Blackburn Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,381 incidents). In Bradley, it is Violent Crime (674 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn Central and Bradley?

      Blackburn Central recorded 1,144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bradley recorded 385. 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 Bradley?

      Violent crime in Blackburn Central totalled 1,381 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 674 in Bradley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn Central and Bradley 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%). Bradley recorded 1,495 crimes previously (now 1,796, +20.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn Central and Bradley?

      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 Bradley has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackburn Central and Bradley?

      Blackburn Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Bradley 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 Bradley?

      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 Bradley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackburn Central and Bradley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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