Blackburn Central vs Lower Lune Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackburn Central vs Lower Lune Valley 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 Lower Lune Valley?
Blackburn Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,574 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Lune Valley has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Lower Lune Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackburn Central vs Lower Lune Valley?
Blackburn Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Lune Valley shows -28% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackburn Central and Lower Lune Valley?
In Blackburn Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,381 incidents). In Lower Lune Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (56 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn Central and Lower Lune Valley?
Blackburn Central recorded 1,144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Lune Valley recorded 56. 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 Lower Lune Valley?
Violent crime in Blackburn Central totalled 1,381 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Lower Lune Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn Central and Lower Lune Valley 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%). Lower Lune Valley recorded 254 crimes previously (now 183, -28%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn Central and Lower Lune Valley?
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 Lower Lune Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackburn Central and Lower Lune Valley?
Blackburn Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lower Lune Valley 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 Lower Lune Valley?
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 Lower Lune Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackburn Central and Lower Lune Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.