Bowerham vs Overton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Bowerham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowerham vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Bowerham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      536 crimes / 12m
      ↑122.4% trend
      23.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowerham
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      536
      227
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      241
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑122.4%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowerham
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑185%
      98 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑159%
      58 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑138%
      10 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓27%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      51 ↑16%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑104%
      9 ↓53%
      Drugs
      13 ↑225%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      38 ↑322%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      14 ↑367%
      7 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      10 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowerham safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Bowerham has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 536 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 227 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowerham vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Bowerham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +122.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowerham and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Bowerham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowerham and Overton - Lancaster?

      Bowerham recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 58. 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 Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Bowerham totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowerham and Overton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowerham recorded 241 crimes (now 536, a change of +122.4%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 268 crimes previously (now 227, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowerham and Overton - Lancaster?

      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 23.5% and Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowerham and Overton - Lancaster?

      Bowerham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Lancaster 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 Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowerham and Overton - Lancaster. 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.