Broad Oak vs Calder

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Broad Oak Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Calder Lancashire Constabulary

      Broad Oak vs Calder Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Broad Oak
      Lancashire Constabulary
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↑91.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Calder
      Lancashire Constabulary
      120 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broad Oak
      B Calder
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      459
      120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      104
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑91.3%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broad Oak
      B Calder
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑187%
      38 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑62%
      44 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑82%
      2 ↓78%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑108%
      13 ↑225%
      Drugs
      6 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      26 ↑73%
      4 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑18%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      7 ↑600%
      Overall Verdict
      B Calder is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broad Oak safer than Calder?

      Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Calder has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 120 crimes. Calder scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broad Oak vs Calder?

      Broad Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Calder shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broad Oak and Calder?

      In Broad Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Calder, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broad Oak and Calder?

      Broad Oak recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Calder recorded 44. 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 Broad Oak vs Calder?

      Violent crime in Broad Oak totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Calder. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broad Oak and Calder in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broad Oak recorded 240 crimes (now 459, a change of +91.3%). Calder recorded 104 crimes previously (now 120, +15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Oak and Calder?

      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. Broad Oak has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Calder has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broad Oak and Calder?

      Broad Oak falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Calder 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 Broad Oak and Calder?

      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 Broad Oak or Calder on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Oak and Calder. 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.