Breck vs Carleton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Breck Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Carleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Breck vs Carleton Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Breck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.2% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Carleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↑99.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Breck
      B Carleton
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      473
      361
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      369
      181
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.2%
      ↑99.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Breck
      B Carleton
      Violent Crime
      180 ↑18%
      125 ↑98%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↑1%
      64 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑57%
      24 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓47%
      46 ↑84%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      8 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑10%
      23 ↑77%
      Drugs
      15 ↑400%
      7 ↑600%
      Public Order
      25 ↑92%
      21 ↑950%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      4
      Shoplifting
      63 ↑1475%
      24
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      13 ↑333%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Breck safer than Carleton?

      Breck has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Carleton has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 361 crimes. Carleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Breck vs Carleton?

      Breck shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Carleton shows +99.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Breck and Carleton?

      In Breck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 incidents). In Carleton, it is Violent Crime (125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Breck and Carleton?

      Breck recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carleton recorded 64. 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 Breck vs Carleton?

      Violent crime in Breck totalled 180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 125 in Carleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Breck and Carleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Breck recorded 369 crimes (now 473, a change of +28.2%). Carleton recorded 181 crimes previously (now 361, +99.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Breck and Carleton?

      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. Breck has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Carleton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Breck and Carleton?

      Breck falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Carleton 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 Breck and Carleton?

      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 Breck or Carleton on a crime map?

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

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