Bradley vs Briercliffe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Bradley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Briercliffe Lancashire Constabulary

      Bradley vs Briercliffe Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Bradley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,308 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Briercliffe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradley
      B Briercliffe
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,308
      248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,525
      362
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.3%
      ↓31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradley
      B Briercliffe
      Violent Crime
      876 ↑77%
      86 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      449 ↑6%
      67 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      137 ↑25%
      7 ↓72%
      Vehicle Crime
      80 ↑82%
      22 ↓19%
      Burglary
      100 ↑335%
      18 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      161 ↑68%
      21 ↓28%
      Drugs
      76 ↑192%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      106 ↑18%
      10 ↑43%
      Robbery
      26 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      192 ↑47%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑89%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      56 ↑70%
      5 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      B Briercliffe is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradley safer than Briercliffe?

      Bradley has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,308 crimes in the last 12 months. Briercliffe has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 248 crimes. Briercliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradley vs Briercliffe?

      Bradley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Briercliffe shows -31.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bradley and Briercliffe?

      In Bradley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (876 incidents). In Briercliffe, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradley and Briercliffe?

      Bradley recorded 449 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Briercliffe recorded 67. 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 Bradley vs Briercliffe?

      Violent crime in Bradley totalled 876 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Briercliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bradley and Briercliffe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradley recorded 1,525 crimes (now 2,308, a change of +51.3%). Briercliffe recorded 362 crimes previously (now 248, -31.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradley and Briercliffe?

      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. Bradley has a resolution rate of 21.8% and Briercliffe has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradley and Briercliffe?

      Bradley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Briercliffe 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 Bradley and Briercliffe?

      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 Bradley or Briercliffe on a crime map?

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

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