Bowerham vs Lostock Hall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Bowerham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Lostock Hall Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowerham vs Lostock Hall Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Bowerham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Lostock Hall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      645 crimes / 12m
      ↑52.1% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowerham
      B Lostock Hall
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      366
      645
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      242
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.2%
      ↑52.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      29.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowerham
      B Lostock Hall
      Violent Crime
      120 ↑114%
      266 ↑89%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑84%
      119 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑130%
      43 ↑153%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      19 ↑27%
      Burglary
      41 ↓13%
      17 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑47%
      62 ↑210%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      9 ↑125%
      Public Order
      22 ↑69%
      24 ↑14%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑233%
      60 ↑88%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      12 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowerham is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowerham safer than Lostock Hall?

      Bowerham has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 366 crimes in the last 12 months. Lostock Hall has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 645 crimes. Bowerham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowerham vs Lostock Hall?

      Bowerham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lostock Hall shows +52.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowerham and Lostock Hall?

      In Bowerham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Lostock Hall, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowerham and Lostock Hall?

      Bowerham recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lostock Hall recorded 119. 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 Lostock Hall?

      Violent crime in Bowerham totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Lostock Hall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowerham and Lostock Hall 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%). Lostock Hall recorded 424 crimes previously (now 645, +52.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowerham and Lostock Hall?

      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 Lostock Hall has 29.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowerham and Lostock Hall?

      Bowerham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lostock Hall 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 Lostock Hall?

      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 Lostock Hall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowerham and Lostock Hall. 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.