Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Middleforth

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
      3/100
      Middleforth Lancashire Constabulary

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Middleforth Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      3,381 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Middleforth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      862 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      B Middleforth
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,381
      862
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,157
      711
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.1%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      B Middleforth
      Violent Crime
      1,282 ↑16%
      344 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      922 ↓4%
      236 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      190 ↑23%
      39 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      115 ↓29%
      37 ↑37%
      Burglary
      107 ↓5%
      30 ↑76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↑17%
      57 ↑16%
      Drugs
      89 ↑35%
      10 ↑43%
      Public Order
      144 ↑2%
      39 ↑26%
      Robbery
      22 ↑16%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↑54%
      36 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓63%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑38%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      91 ↓6%
      21 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brierfield East & Cloverhill is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brierfield East & Cloverhill safer than Middleforth?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,381 crimes in the last 12 months. Middleforth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 862 crimes. Brierfield East & Cloverhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Middleforth shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brierfield East & Cloverhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,282 incidents). In Middleforth, it is Violent Crime (344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill recorded 922 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middleforth recorded 236. 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 Middleforth?

      Violent crime in Brierfield East & Cloverhill totalled 1,282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 344 in Middleforth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brierfield East & Cloverhill recorded 3,157 crimes (now 3,381, a change of +7.1%). Middleforth recorded 711 crimes previously (now 862, +21.2%).

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

      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 25.4% and Middleforth has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Middleforth?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Middleforth 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 Middleforth?

      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 Middleforth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Middleforth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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