Brierfield West & Reedley vs Stanley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Brierfield West & Reedley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Stanley Lancashire Constabulary

      Brierfield West & Reedley vs Stanley Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Brierfield West & Reedley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,155 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.6% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Stanley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brierfield West & Reedley
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,155
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      982
      476
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.6%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brierfield West & Reedley
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      461 ↑32%
      198 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↑0%
      138 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑22%
      26 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓11%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      38 ↓22%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↑38%
      30 ↑7%
      Drugs
      41 ↑105%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      50 ↑9%
      22 ↑57%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↑150%
      32 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑46%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓10%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanley is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brierfield West & Reedley safer than Stanley?

      Brierfield West & Reedley has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,155 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Stanley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brierfield West & Reedley vs Stanley?

      Brierfield West & Reedley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brierfield West & Reedley and Stanley?

      In Brierfield West & Reedley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (461 incidents). In Stanley, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brierfield West & Reedley and Stanley?

      Brierfield West & Reedley recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 138. 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 West & Reedley vs Stanley?

      Violent crime in Brierfield West & Reedley totalled 461 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brierfield West & Reedley and Stanley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brierfield West & Reedley recorded 982 crimes (now 1,155, a change of +17.6%). Stanley recorded 476 crimes previously (now 497, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brierfield West & Reedley and Stanley?

      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 West & Reedley has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Stanley has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brierfield West & Reedley and Stanley?

      Brierfield West & Reedley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Stanley 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 West & Reedley and Stanley?

      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 West & Reedley or Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brierfield West & Reedley and Stanley. 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.