Bloomfield vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Bloomfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      St Oswald's - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary

      Bloomfield vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Bloomfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,855 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.2% trend
      21.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      375 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      56.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bloomfield
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      4,855
      375
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,847
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.2%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      56.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bloomfield
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Violent Crime
      1,801 ↑35%
      122 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,188 ↑9%
      96 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      274 ↑60%
      20 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓18%
      49 ↑17%
      Burglary
      148 ↑14%
      27 ↑35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      313 ↑24%
      27 ↓18%
      Drugs
      168 ↑45%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      314 ↑71%
      6 ↓25%
      Robbery
      56 ↑33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      258 ↑7%
      5 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↑56%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓12%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑15%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      115 ↑83%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bloomfield safer than St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bloomfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,855 crimes in the last 12 months. St Oswald's - Hyndburn has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 375 crimes. St Oswald's - Hyndburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bloomfield vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bloomfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Oswald's - Hyndburn shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bloomfield and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      In Bloomfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,801 incidents). In St Oswald's - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bloomfield and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bloomfield recorded 1,188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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 Bloomfield vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Violent crime in Bloomfield totalled 1,801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Oswald's - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bloomfield and St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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%). St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 397 crimes previously (now 375, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bloomfield and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bloomfield and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bloomfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bloomfield and St Oswald's - Hyndburn. 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.