Bolton & Slyne vs Breck

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bolton & Slyne Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Breck Lancashire Constabulary

      Bolton & Slyne vs Breck Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bolton & Slyne
      Lancashire Constabulary
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.2% trend
      11.1% 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 Bolton & Slyne
      B Breck
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      473
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.2%
      ↑28.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Breck
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑31%
      180 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓21%
      96 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑80%
      22 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      17 ↓47%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      8 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑8%
      32 ↑10%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      15 ↑400%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      25 ↑92%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑38%
      63 ↑1475%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bolton & Slyne is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bolton & Slyne safer than Breck?

      Bolton & Slyne has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Breck has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 473 crimes. Bolton & Slyne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bolton & Slyne vs Breck?

      Bolton & Slyne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.2% — 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 Bolton & Slyne and Breck?

      In Bolton & Slyne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 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 Bolton & Slyne and Breck?

      Bolton & Slyne recorded 44 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 Bolton & Slyne vs Breck?

      Violent crime in Bolton & Slyne totalled 92 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 Bolton & Slyne and Breck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bolton & Slyne recorded 190 crimes (now 215, a change of +13.2%). Breck recorded 369 crimes previously (now 473, +28.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bolton & Slyne 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. Bolton & Slyne has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Breck has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bolton & Slyne and Breck?

      Bolton & Slyne 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 Bolton & Slyne 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 Bolton & Slyne or Breck on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bolton & Slyne and Breck. 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.