Bowerham vs Breck

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Bowerham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Breck Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowerham vs Breck Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Bowerham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      26.9% 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 Bowerham
      B Breck
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      366
      473
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      242
      369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.2%
      ↑28.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowerham
      B Breck
      Violent Crime
      120 ↑114%
      180 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑84%
      96 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑130%
      22 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      17 ↓47%
      Burglary
      41 ↓13%
      8 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑47%
      32 ↑10%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      15 ↑400%
      Public Order
      22 ↑69%
      25 ↑92%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑233%
      63 ↑1475%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowerham safer than Breck?

      Bowerham has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 366 crimes in the last 12 months. Breck has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 473 crimes. Bowerham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowerham vs Breck?

      Bowerham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.2% — 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 Bowerham and Breck?

      In Bowerham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 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 Bowerham and Breck?

      Bowerham recorded 90 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 Bowerham vs Breck?

      Violent crime in Bowerham totalled 120 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 Bowerham and Breck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowerham recorded 242 crimes (now 366, a change of +51.2%). Breck recorded 369 crimes previously (now 473, +28.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowerham 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. Bowerham has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Breck has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowerham and Breck?

      Bowerham 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 Bowerham 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 Bowerham or Breck on a crime map?

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

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