Briercliffe vs Carleton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Briercliffe Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Carleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Briercliffe vs Carleton Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Briercliffe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      0% 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 Briercliffe
      B Carleton
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      304
      361
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      367
      181
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↑99.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Briercliffe
      B Carleton
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓23%
      125 ↑98%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑3%
      64 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓55%
      24 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓19%
      46 ↑84%
      Burglary
      20 ↓35%
      8 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓40%
      23 ↑77%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      7 ↑600%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      21 ↑950%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Shoplifting
      1
      24
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      13 ↑333%
      Overall Verdict
      A Briercliffe is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Briercliffe safer than Carleton?

      Briercliffe has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Carleton has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 361 crimes. Briercliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Briercliffe vs Carleton?

      Briercliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Briercliffe and Carleton?

      In Briercliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 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 Briercliffe and Carleton?

      Briercliffe recorded 92 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 Briercliffe vs Carleton?

      Violent crime in Briercliffe totalled 99 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 Briercliffe and Carleton 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%). Carleton recorded 181 crimes previously (now 361, +99.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briercliffe 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. Briercliffe has a resolution rate of 0% and Carleton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Briercliffe and Carleton?

      Briercliffe 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 Briercliffe 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 Briercliffe or Carleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Briercliffe 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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