Bradley vs Howick & Priory

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bradley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Howick & Priory Lancashire Constabulary

      Bradley vs Howick & Priory Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bradley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,796 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.1% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Howick & Priory
      Lancashire Constabulary
      517 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradley
      B Howick & Priory
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,796
      517
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,495
      574
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.1%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradley
      B Howick & Priory
      Violent Crime
      674 ↑44%
      170 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      385 ↓13%
      144 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓18%
      24 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑46%
      30 ↑3%
      Burglary
      66 ↑230%
      23 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑36%
      25 ↓46%
      Drugs
      50 ↑92%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      84 ↑2%
      21 ↓19%
      Robbery
      19 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      146 ↑20%
      42 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑83%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      6 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑20%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑45%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Howick & Priory is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradley safer than Howick & Priory?

      Bradley has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,796 crimes in the last 12 months. Howick & Priory has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 517 crimes. Howick & Priory scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradley vs Howick & Priory?

      Bradley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Howick & Priory shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bradley and Howick & Priory?

      In Bradley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (674 incidents). In Howick & Priory, it is Violent Crime (170 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradley and Howick & Priory?

      Bradley recorded 385 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Howick & Priory recorded 144. 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 Howick & Priory?

      Violent crime in Bradley totalled 674 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 170 in Howick & Priory. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bradley and Howick & Priory in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradley recorded 1,495 crimes (now 1,796, a change of +20.1%). Howick & Priory recorded 574 crimes previously (now 517, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradley and Howick & Priory?

      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 29.8% and Howick & Priory has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradley and Howick & Priory?

      Bradley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Howick & Priory 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 Howick & Priory?

      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 Howick & Priory on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.