Bowerham vs Edisford & Low Moor

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Bowerham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Edisford & Low Moor Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowerham vs Edisford & Low Moor Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Bowerham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Edisford & Low Moor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowerham
      B Edisford & Low Moor
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      366
      737
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      242
      804
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.2%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowerham
      B Edisford & Low Moor
      Violent Crime
      120 ↑114%
      284 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑84%
      211 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑130%
      32 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      22 ↓41%
      Burglary
      41 ↓13%
      23 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑47%
      53 ↓13%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      10 ↓29%
      Public Order
      22 ↑69%
      37 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑233%
      32 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      16 ↓6%
      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 Edisford & Low Moor?

      Bowerham has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 366 crimes in the last 12 months. Edisford & Low Moor has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. Bowerham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowerham vs Edisford & Low Moor?

      Bowerham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Edisford & Low Moor shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowerham and Edisford & Low Moor?

      In Bowerham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Edisford & Low Moor, it is Violent Crime (284 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowerham and Edisford & Low Moor?

      Bowerham recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Edisford & Low Moor recorded 211. 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 Edisford & Low Moor?

      Violent crime in Bowerham totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 284 in Edisford & Low Moor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowerham and Edisford & Low Moor 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%). Edisford & Low Moor recorded 804 crimes previously (now 737, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowerham and Edisford & Low Moor?

      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 Edisford & Low Moor has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowerham and Edisford & Low Moor?

      Bowerham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Edisford & Low Moor 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 Edisford & Low Moor?

      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 Edisford & Low Moor on a crime map?

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

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