Bowland vs Preston Rural East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bowland vs Preston Rural East 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 Bowland safer than Preston Rural East?
Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 728 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bowland vs Preston Rural East?
Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural East shows +15.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bowland and Preston Rural East?
In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Preston Rural East, it is Violent Crime (305 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and Preston Rural East?
Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural East recorded 192. 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 Preston Rural East?
Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 305 in Preston Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and Preston Rural East 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%). Preston Rural East recorded 630 crimes previously (now 728, +15.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and Preston Rural East?
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 Preston Rural East has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bowland and Preston Rural East?
Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural East 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 Preston Rural East?
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 Preston Rural East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowland and Preston Rural East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.