Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Fence & Higham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Brierfield East & Cloverhill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      3,374 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.3% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,374
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,267
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↑41.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      1,328 ↑14%
      29 ↑53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      826 ↓15%
      29 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      198 ↑24%
      3 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↓34%
      8 ↑100%
      Burglary
      121 ↑16%
      10 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      233 ↑5%
      7 ↓30%
      Drugs
      101 ↑44%
      9
      Public Order
      155 ↑4%
      5 ↑25%
      Robbery
      25 ↑39%
      0
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓53%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑18%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      85 ↓22%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brierfield East & Cloverhill safer than Fence & Higham?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,374 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Fence & Higham?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +41.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Fence & Higham?

      In Brierfield East & Cloverhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,328 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Fence & Higham?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill recorded 826 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 29. 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 Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Brierfield East & Cloverhill totalled 1,328 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brierfield East & Cloverhill recorded 3,267 crimes (now 3,374, a change of +3.3%). Fence & Higham recorded 75 crimes previously (now 106, +41.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Fence & Higham?

      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. Brierfield East & Cloverhill has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Fence & Higham has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Fence & Higham?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Fence & Higham 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 Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Fence & Higham?

      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 Brierfield East & Cloverhill or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Fence & Higham. 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.