Blackburn South East vs Breck

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Blackburn South East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Breck Lancashire Constabulary

      Blackburn South East vs Breck Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Blackburn South East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.1% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Breck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.2% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackburn South East
      B Breck
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,129
      473
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,803
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.1%
      ↑28.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackburn South East
      B Breck
      Violent Crime
      958 ↑32%
      180 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      434 ↓10%
      96 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      106 ↑25%
      22 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↑3%
      17 ↓47%
      Burglary
      43 ↑2%
      8 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↑15%
      32 ↑10%
      Drugs
      38 ↑12%
      15 ↑400%
      Public Order
      134 ↑38%
      25 ↑92%
      Robbery
      11 ↑22%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑132%
      63 ↑1475%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑80%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑53%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑32%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Breck is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackburn South East safer than Breck?

      Blackburn South East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Breck has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 473 crimes. Breck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackburn South East vs Breck?

      Blackburn South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Breck shows +28.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackburn South East and Breck?

      In Blackburn South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (958 incidents). In Breck, it is Violent Crime (180 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn South East and Breck?

      Blackburn South East recorded 434 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Breck recorded 96. 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 South East vs Breck?

      Violent crime in Blackburn South East totalled 958 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 180 in Breck. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn South East and Breck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackburn South East recorded 1,803 crimes (now 2,129, a change of +18.1%). Breck recorded 369 crimes previously (now 473, +28.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn South East and Breck?

      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 South East has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Breck has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackburn South East and Breck?

      Blackburn South East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Breck 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 South East and Breck?

      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 South East or Breck on a crime map?

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

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