Britannia & Lee Mill vs Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Britannia & Lee Mill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Castle Lancashire Constabulary

      Britannia & Lee Mill vs Castle Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Britannia & Lee Mill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      829 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      46.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,443 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Britannia & Lee Mill
      B Castle
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      829
      2,443
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      916
      2,413
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.5%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46.3%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Britannia & Lee Mill
      B Castle
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑11%
      714 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      249 ↓19%
      644 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓23%
      116 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓47%
      46 ↓32%
      Burglary
      27 ↓10%
      126 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↓26%
      153 ↓12%
      Drugs
      8 ↓38%
      67 ↑56%
      Public Order
      30 ↑7%
      174 ↑38%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      29 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      72 ↑16%
      262 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      1
      18 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      49 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      12 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓26%
      33 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Britannia & Lee Mill is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Britannia & Lee Mill safer than Castle?

      Britannia & Lee Mill has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 829 crimes in the last 12 months. Castle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,443 crimes. Britannia & Lee Mill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Britannia & Lee Mill vs Castle?

      Britannia & Lee Mill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Castle shows +1.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Britannia & Lee Mill and Castle?

      In Britannia & Lee Mill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Castle, it is Violent Crime (714 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Britannia & Lee Mill and Castle?

      Britannia & Lee Mill recorded 249 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castle recorded 644. 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 Britannia & Lee Mill vs Castle?

      Violent crime in Britannia & Lee Mill totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 714 in Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Britannia & Lee Mill and Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Britannia & Lee Mill recorded 916 crimes (now 829, a change of -9.5%). Castle recorded 2,413 crimes previously (now 2,443, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Britannia & Lee Mill and Castle?

      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. Britannia & Lee Mill has a resolution rate of 46.3% and Castle has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Britannia & Lee Mill and Castle?

      Britannia & Lee Mill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Castle 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 Britannia & Lee Mill and Castle?

      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 Britannia & Lee Mill or Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Britannia & Lee Mill and Castle. 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.