Bowland vs West Pennine
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bowland vs West Pennine 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 West Pennine?
Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. West Pennine has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 349 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bowland vs West Pennine?
Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Pennine shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bowland and West Pennine?
In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In West Pennine, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and West Pennine?
Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Pennine recorded 110. 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 West Pennine?
Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in West Pennine. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and West Pennine 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%). West Pennine recorded 370 crimes previously (now 349, -5.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and West Pennine?
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 West Pennine has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bowland and West Pennine?
Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. West Pennine 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 West Pennine?
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 West Pennine on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowland and West Pennine. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.