Bloomfield vs Norbreck

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Bloomfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Norbreck Lancashire Constabulary

      Bloomfield vs Norbreck Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Bloomfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,855 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.2% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Norbreck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      22.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bloomfield
      B Norbreck
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,855
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,847
      464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.2%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bloomfield
      B Norbreck
      Violent Crime
      1,801 ↑35%
      260 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,188 ↑9%
      193 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      274 ↑60%
      40 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓18%
      49 ↑20%
      Burglary
      148 ↑14%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      313 ↑24%
      50 ↑39%
      Drugs
      168 ↑45%
      12 ↑50%
      Public Order
      314 ↑71%
      33 ↑136%
      Robbery
      56 ↑33%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      258 ↑7%
      16 ↑433%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↑56%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓12%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑15%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      115 ↑83%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norbreck is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bloomfield safer than Norbreck?

      Bloomfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,855 crimes in the last 12 months. Norbreck has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 702 crimes. Norbreck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bloomfield vs Norbreck?

      Bloomfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norbreck shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bloomfield and Norbreck?

      In Bloomfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,801 incidents). In Norbreck, it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bloomfield and Norbreck?

      Bloomfield recorded 1,188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norbreck recorded 193. 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 Bloomfield vs Norbreck?

      Violent crime in Bloomfield totalled 1,801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Norbreck. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bloomfield and Norbreck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bloomfield recorded 3,847 crimes (now 4,855, a change of +26.2%). Norbreck recorded 464 crimes previously (now 702, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bloomfield and Norbreck?

      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. Bloomfield has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Norbreck has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bloomfield and Norbreck?

      Bloomfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Norbreck 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 Bloomfield and Norbreck?

      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 Bloomfield or Norbreck on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.