Briercliffe vs Great Eccleston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Briercliffe Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary

      Briercliffe vs Great Eccleston Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Briercliffe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Briercliffe
      B Great Eccleston
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      304
      163
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      367
      224
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↓27.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Briercliffe
      B Great Eccleston
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓23%
      68 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑3%
      42 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓55%
      14 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓19%
      8 ↓47%
      Burglary
      20 ↓35%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓40%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      5 ↓50%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Great Eccleston is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Briercliffe safer than Great Eccleston?

      Briercliffe has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Great Eccleston has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 163 crimes. Great Eccleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Briercliffe vs Great Eccleston?

      Briercliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Great Eccleston shows -27.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Briercliffe and Great Eccleston?

      In Briercliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Great Eccleston, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Briercliffe and Great Eccleston?

      Briercliffe recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Great Eccleston recorded 42. 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 Great Eccleston?

      Violent crime in Briercliffe totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Great Eccleston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Briercliffe and Great Eccleston 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%). Great Eccleston recorded 224 crimes previously (now 163, -27.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briercliffe and Great Eccleston?

      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 Great Eccleston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Briercliffe and Great Eccleston?

      Briercliffe falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Great Eccleston 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 Great Eccleston?

      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 Great Eccleston on a crime map?

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