Bowland vs Whalley Nethertown
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bowland vs Whalley Nethertown Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowland safer than Whalley Nethertown?
Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalley Nethertown has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 184 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bowland vs Whalley Nethertown?
Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whalley Nethertown shows +48.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bowland and Whalley Nethertown?
In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Whalley Nethertown, it is Violent Crime (119 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and Whalley Nethertown?
Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalley Nethertown recorded 19. 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 Whalley Nethertown?
Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 119 in Whalley Nethertown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and Whalley Nethertown 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%). Whalley Nethertown recorded 124 crimes previously (now 184, +48.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and Whalley Nethertown?
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 Whalley Nethertown has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bowland and Whalley Nethertown?
Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whalley Nethertown 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 Whalley Nethertown?
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 Whalley Nethertown on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowland and Whalley Nethertown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.