Bowland vs Lea & Larches

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Bowland Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Lea & Larches Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowland vs Lea & Larches Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Bowland
      Lancashire Constabulary
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lea & Larches
      Lancashire Constabulary
      979 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowland
      B Lea & Larches
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      58
      979
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      72
      945
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowland
      B Lea & Larches
      Violent Crime
      17 ↓6%
      352 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓54%
      287 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑50%
      53 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      42 ↓22%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      37 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑60%
      91 ↑1%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      17 ↑89%
      Public Order
      1 ↓50%
      39 ↓25%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      19 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      18 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowland is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowland safer than Lea & Larches?

      Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Lea & Larches has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 979 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowland vs Lea & Larches?

      Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lea & Larches shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowland and Lea & Larches?

      In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Lea & Larches, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and Lea & Larches?

      Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lea & Larches recorded 287. 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 Lea & Larches?

      Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Lea & Larches. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and Lea & Larches 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%). Lea & Larches recorded 945 crimes previously (now 979, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and Lea & Larches?

      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 Lea & Larches has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowland and Lea & Larches?

      Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lea & Larches 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 Lea & Larches?

      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 Lea & Larches on a crime map?

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

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