Bolton & Slyne vs Burscough Bridge & Rufford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bolton & Slyne Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Burscough Bridge & Rufford Lancashire Constabulary

      Bolton & Slyne vs Burscough Bridge & Rufford Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bolton & Slyne
      Lancashire Constabulary
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      Lancashire Constabulary
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      215
      104
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.2%
      ↑16.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑31%
      38 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓21%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑80%
      2 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑8%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      1 ↓83%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑38%
      34 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bolton & Slyne safer than Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      Bolton & Slyne has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Burscough Bridge & Rufford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 104 crimes. Burscough Bridge & Rufford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bolton & Slyne vs Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      Bolton & Slyne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Burscough Bridge & Rufford shows +16.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bolton & Slyne and Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      In Bolton & Slyne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Burscough Bridge & Rufford, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bolton & Slyne and Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      Bolton & Slyne recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Burscough Bridge & Rufford recorded 22. 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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      Violent crime in Bolton & Slyne totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Burscough Bridge & Rufford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bolton & Slyne and Burscough Bridge & Rufford 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%). Burscough Bridge & Rufford recorded 89 crimes previously (now 104, +16.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bolton & Slyne and Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bolton & Slyne and Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      Bolton & Slyne falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Burscough Bridge & Rufford 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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford?

      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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford on a crime map?

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

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