Blackburn Central vs Hareholme with Waterfoot

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Blackburn Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Hareholme with Waterfoot Lancashire Constabulary

      Blackburn Central vs Hareholme with Waterfoot Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Blackburn Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,574 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.7% trend
      22.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hareholme with Waterfoot
      Lancashire Constabulary
      935 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      37.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackburn Central
      B Hareholme with Waterfoot
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,574
      935
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,058
      1,008
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.7%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackburn Central
      B Hareholme with Waterfoot
      Violent Crime
      1,381 ↑18%
      316 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,144 ↑3%
      288 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      223 ↑28%
      51 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      154 ↑73%
      30 ↑3%
      Burglary
      75 ↓24%
      44 ↑16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      262 ↑12%
      66 ↓23%
      Drugs
      187 ↑87%
      21 ↓5%
      Public Order
      305 ↑30%
      43 ↓22%
      Robbery
      61 ↑7%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      604 ↓5%
      34 ↑79%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑33%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑57%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↑26%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      80 ↑7%
      23 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hareholme with Waterfoot is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackburn Central safer than Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      Blackburn Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,574 crimes in the last 12 months. Hareholme with Waterfoot has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 935 crimes. Hareholme with Waterfoot scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackburn Central vs Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      Blackburn Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hareholme with Waterfoot shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackburn Central and Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      In Blackburn Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,381 incidents). In Hareholme with Waterfoot, it is Violent Crime (316 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn Central and Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      Blackburn Central recorded 1,144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hareholme with Waterfoot recorded 288. 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 Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      Violent crime in Blackburn Central totalled 1,381 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 316 in Hareholme with Waterfoot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn Central and Hareholme with Waterfoot 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%). Hareholme with Waterfoot recorded 1,008 crimes previously (now 935, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn Central and Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      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 Hareholme with Waterfoot has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackburn Central and Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      Blackburn Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hareholme with Waterfoot 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 Hareholme with Waterfoot?

      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 Hareholme with Waterfoot on a crime map?

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

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