Bowerham vs Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bowerham vs Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowerham safer than Rural West?
Bowerham has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 366 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bowerham vs Rural West?
Bowerham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -20.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bowerham and Rural West?
In Bowerham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowerham and Rural West?
Bowerham recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 85. 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 Rural West?
Violent crime in Bowerham totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bowerham and Rural West 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%). Rural West recorded 338 crimes previously (now 268, -20.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowerham and Rural West?
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 Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bowerham and Rural West?
Bowerham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural West 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 Rural West?
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 Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowerham and Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.