Breck vs East Whalley Read & Simonstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Breck Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      East Whalley Read & Simonstone Lancashire Constabulary

      Breck vs East Whalley Read & Simonstone Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Breck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.2% trend
      27.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Lancashire Constabulary
      105 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.7% trend
      37.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Breck
      B East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      473
      105
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      369
      87
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.2%
      ↑20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Breck
      B East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Violent Crime
      180 ↑18%
      40 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↑1%
      22 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑57%
      15 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓47%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      9 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑10%
      10 ↑67%
      Drugs
      15 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      25 ↑92%
      4 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      63 ↑1475%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Whalley Read & Simonstone is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 39/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Breck safer than East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Breck has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 105 crimes. East Whalley Read & Simonstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Breck vs East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Breck shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Whalley Read & Simonstone shows +20.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Breck and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      In Breck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 incidents). In East Whalley Read & Simonstone, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Breck and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Breck recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 22. 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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Violent crime in Breck totalled 180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in East Whalley Read & Simonstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Breck and East Whalley Read & Simonstone 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%). East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 87 crimes previously (now 105, +20.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Breck and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Breck and East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      Breck falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. East Whalley Read & Simonstone 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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone?

      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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone on a crime map?

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

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