Briercliffe vs Dilworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Briercliffe Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Dilworth Lancashire Constabulary

      Briercliffe vs Dilworth Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Briercliffe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Dilworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Briercliffe
      B Dilworth
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      304
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      367
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↓34.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Briercliffe
      B Dilworth
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓23%
      27 ↓54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑3%
      21 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓55%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓19%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      20 ↓35%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓40%
      8 ↑0%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dilworth is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Briercliffe safer than Dilworth?

      Briercliffe has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Dilworth has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 84 crimes. Dilworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Briercliffe vs Dilworth?

      Briercliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dilworth shows -34.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Briercliffe and Dilworth?

      In Briercliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Dilworth, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Briercliffe and Dilworth?

      Briercliffe recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dilworth recorded 21. 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 Dilworth?

      Violent crime in Briercliffe totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Dilworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Briercliffe and Dilworth 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%). Dilworth recorded 128 crimes previously (now 84, -34.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briercliffe and Dilworth?

      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 Dilworth has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Briercliffe and Dilworth?

      Briercliffe falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Dilworth 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 Dilworth?

      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 Dilworth on a crime map?

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