Bourne vs Broadfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Bourne Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Broadfield Lancashire Constabulary

      Bourne vs Broadfield Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Bourne
      Lancashire Constabulary
      778 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      987 crimes / 12m
      ↑50.7% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bourne
      B Broadfield
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      778
      987
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      736
      655
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.7%
      ↑50.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      26.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bourne
      B Broadfield
      Violent Crime
      322 ↑9%
      354 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      185 ↑6%
      193 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓19%
      46 ↑44%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓46%
      21 ↑17%
      Burglary
      18 ↑0%
      28 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑55%
      77 ↑83%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      20 ↑67%
      Public Order
      34 ↑62%
      51 ↑113%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      13 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↑23%
      136 ↑209%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      11 ↑175%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      7 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓33%
      26 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bourne is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bourne safer than Broadfield?

      Bourne has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 778 crimes in the last 12 months. Broadfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 987 crimes. Bourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bourne vs Broadfield?

      Bourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Broadfield shows +50.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bourne and Broadfield?

      In Bourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (322 incidents). In Broadfield, it is Violent Crime (354 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bourne and Broadfield?

      Bourne recorded 185 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Broadfield 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 Bourne vs Broadfield?

      Violent crime in Bourne totalled 322 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 354 in Broadfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bourne and Broadfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bourne recorded 736 crimes (now 778, a change of +5.7%). Broadfield recorded 655 crimes previously (now 987, +50.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bourne and Broadfield?

      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. Bourne has a resolution rate of 25% and Broadfield has 26.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bourne and Broadfield?

      Bourne falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Broadfield 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 Bourne and Broadfield?

      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 Bourne or Broadfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bourne and Broadfield. 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.