Blackburn Central vs Upper Lune Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackburn Central vs Upper Lune Valley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn Central safer than Upper Lune Valley?
Blackburn Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,574 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Lune Valley has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 41 crimes. Upper Lune Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackburn Central vs Upper 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. Upper Lune Valley shows +5.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackburn Central and Upper Lune Valley?
In Blackburn Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,381 incidents). In Upper Lune Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn Central and Upper Lune Valley?
Blackburn Central recorded 1,144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Lune Valley recorded 16. 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 Upper Lune Valley?
Violent crime in Blackburn Central totalled 1,381 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 12 in Upper Lune Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn Central and Upper 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%). Upper Lune Valley recorded 39 crimes previously (now 41, +5.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn Central and Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Lune Valley?
Blackburn Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Lune Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackburn Central and Upper Lune Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.