Briercliffe vs Rural North Fylde

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
      69/100
      Rural North Fylde Lancashire Constabulary

      Briercliffe vs Rural North Fylde Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Briercliffe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Rural North Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Briercliffe
      B Rural North Fylde
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      304
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      367
      235
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Briercliffe
      B Rural North Fylde
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓23%
      78 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑3%
      41 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓55%
      21 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓19%
      13 ↓7%
      Burglary
      20 ↓35%
      5 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓40%
      18 ↑64%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      10 ↑43%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      6 ↓45%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      10 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural North Fylde is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 61/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Briercliffe safer than Rural North Fylde?

      Briercliffe has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural North Fylde has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Rural North Fylde scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Briercliffe vs Rural North Fylde?

      Briercliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural North Fylde shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Briercliffe and Rural North Fylde?

      In Briercliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Rural North Fylde, it is Violent Crime (78 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Briercliffe and Rural North Fylde?

      Briercliffe recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural North Fylde recorded 41. 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 Rural North Fylde?

      Violent crime in Briercliffe totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 78 in Rural North Fylde. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Briercliffe and Rural North Fylde 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%). Rural North Fylde recorded 235 crimes previously (now 203, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briercliffe and Rural North Fylde?

      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 Rural North Fylde has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Briercliffe and Rural North Fylde?

      Briercliffe falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural North Fylde 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 Rural North Fylde?

      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 Rural North Fylde on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Briercliffe and Rural North Fylde. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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