Bowerham vs University - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bowerham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowerham vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bowerham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      790 crimes / 12m
      ↑252.7% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      90 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowerham
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      790
      90
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      224
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑252.7%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowerham
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      279 ↑365%
      18 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      171 ↑242%
      11 ↓59%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑207%
      25 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑53%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      66 ↑89%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↑227%
      5 ↑67%
      Drugs
      16 ↑300%
      2
      Public Order
      61 ↑771%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑1300%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑200%
      15 ↑650%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑22%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowerham safer than University - Lancaster?

      Bowerham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 790 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 90 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Bowerham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +252.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bowerham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bowerham recorded 171 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 11. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Bowerham totalled 279 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowerham recorded 224 crimes (now 790, a change of +252.7%). University - Lancaster recorded 93 crimes previously (now 90, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowerham and University - 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 14.7% and University - Lancaster has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowerham and University - Lancaster?

      Bowerham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - 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 University - 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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

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