Bowland vs Hawes Side

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Bowland Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Hawes Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowland vs Hawes Side Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Bowland
      Lancashire Constabulary
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Hawes Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,583 crimes / 12m
      ↑83% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowland
      B Hawes Side
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      58
      1,583
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      72
      865
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↑83%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowland
      B Hawes Side
      Violent Crime
      17 ↓6%
      691 ↑95%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓54%
      321 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑50%
      90 ↑137%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      53 ↑56%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      35 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑60%
      119 ↑53%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      35 ↑289%
      Public Order
      1 ↓50%
      70 ↑84%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      0
      76 ↑533%
      Theft from Person
      0
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      7 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      58 ↑107%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowland is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowland safer than Hawes Side?

      Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawes Side has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,583 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowland vs Hawes Side?

      Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hawes Side shows +83% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowland and Hawes Side?

      In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Hawes Side, it is Violent Crime (691 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and Hawes Side?

      Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hawes Side recorded 321. 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 Hawes Side?

      Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 691 in Hawes Side. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and Hawes Side 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%). Hawes Side recorded 865 crimes previously (now 1,583, +83%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and Hawes Side?

      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 Hawes Side has 17.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowland and Hawes Side?

      Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hawes Side 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 Hawes Side?

      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 Hawes Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowland and Hawes Side. 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.