Bowland vs Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Bowland Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Chorley South East & Heath Charnock Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowland vs Chorley South East & Heath Charnock Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Bowland
      Lancashire Constabulary
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
      Lancashire Constabulary
      306 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowland
      B Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      58
      306
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      72
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↑14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowland
      B Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
      Violent Crime
      17 ↓6%
      122 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓54%
      84 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑50%
      13 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      21 ↑40%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      9 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑60%
      18 ↑13%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↑1000%
      Public Order
      1 ↓50%
      13 ↑63%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowland is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowland safer than Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Chorley South East & Heath Charnock has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 306 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowland vs Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chorley South East & Heath Charnock shows +14.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowland and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Chorley South East & Heath Charnock, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chorley South East & Heath Charnock recorded 84. 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 Bowland vs Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowland recorded 72 crimes (now 58, a change of -19.4%). Chorley South East & Heath Charnock recorded 268 crimes previously (now 306, +14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      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. Bowland has a resolution rate of 0% and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowland and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Chorley South East & Heath Charnock 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 Bowland and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

      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 Bowland or Chorley South East & Heath Charnock on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowland and Chorley South East & Heath Charnock. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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