Briercliffe vs Broad Oak

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Briercliffe Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Broad Oak Lancashire Constabulary

      Briercliffe vs Broad Oak Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Briercliffe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Broad Oak
      Lancashire Constabulary
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↑91.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Briercliffe
      B Broad Oak
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      304
      459
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      367
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↑91.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Briercliffe
      B Broad Oak
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓23%
      195 ↑187%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑3%
      105 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓55%
      22 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓19%
      20 ↑82%
      Burglary
      20 ↓35%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓40%
      27 ↑108%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      6 ↑500%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      26 ↑73%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1
      26 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      10 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      A Briercliffe is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Briercliffe safer than Broad Oak?

      Briercliffe has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 459 crimes. Briercliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Briercliffe vs Broad Oak?

      Briercliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Broad Oak shows +91.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Briercliffe and Broad Oak?

      In Briercliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Broad Oak, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Briercliffe and Broad Oak?

      Briercliffe recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Broad Oak recorded 105. 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 Briercliffe vs Broad Oak?

      Violent crime in Briercliffe totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Broad Oak. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Briercliffe recorded 367 crimes (now 304, a change of -17.2%). Broad Oak recorded 240 crimes previously (now 459, +91.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briercliffe and Broad Oak?

      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. Briercliffe has a resolution rate of 0% and Broad Oak has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Briercliffe and Broad Oak?

      Briercliffe falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Broad Oak 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 Briercliffe and Broad Oak?

      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 Briercliffe or Broad Oak on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Briercliffe and Broad Oak. 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.