Breck vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Breck Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Breck vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Breck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      631 crimes / 12m
      ↑81.3% trend
      16% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Breck
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      631
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      38
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑81.3%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Breck
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      245 ↑60%
      5 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↑29%
      6 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑107%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑50%
      2
      Burglary
      11 ↑38%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑63%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      21 ↑320%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      24 ↑41%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑1113%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Breck safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Breck has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 631 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Breck vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Breck shows a year-on-year crime trend of +81.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Breck and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Breck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Breck and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Breck recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 6. 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Breck totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Breck and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Breck recorded 348 crimes (now 631, a change of +81.3%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Breck and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 16% and Samlesbury & Walton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Breck and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Breck falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Breck and Samlesbury & Walton. 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.