Bowland vs Waterside & Horsfield

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
      9/100
      Waterside & Horsfield Lancashire Constabulary

      Bowland vs Waterside & Horsfield Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Bowland
      Lancashire Constabulary
      58 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Waterside & Horsfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,550 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      29.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowland
      B Waterside & Horsfield
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      58
      2,550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      72
      2,690
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↓5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowland
      B Waterside & Horsfield
      Violent Crime
      17 ↓6%
      875 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓54%
      755 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑50%
      117 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      59 ↓37%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      87 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑60%
      229 ↑17%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      37 ↓5%
      Public Order
      1 ↓50%
      149 ↑16%
      Robbery
      0
      12 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      0
      134 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      0
      9 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      27 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      58 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowland is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowland safer than Waterside & Horsfield?

      Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterside & Horsfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,550 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowland vs Waterside & Horsfield?

      Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterside & Horsfield shows -5.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowland and Waterside & Horsfield?

      In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Waterside & Horsfield, it is Violent Crime (875 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and Waterside & Horsfield?

      Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterside & Horsfield recorded 755. 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 Waterside & Horsfield?

      Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 875 in Waterside & Horsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and Waterside & Horsfield 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%). Waterside & Horsfield recorded 2,690 crimes previously (now 2,550, -5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and Waterside & Horsfield?

      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 Waterside & Horsfield has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowland and Waterside & Horsfield?

      Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Waterside & Horsfield 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 Waterside & Horsfield?

      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 Waterside & Horsfield on a crime map?

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

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