Broad Oak vs Heysham Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broad Oak vs Heysham Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broad Oak safer than Heysham Central?
Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Heysham Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 566 crimes. Broad Oak scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broad Oak vs Heysham Central?
Broad Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heysham Central shows +73.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broad Oak and Heysham Central?
In Broad Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Heysham Central, it is Violent Crime (211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broad Oak and Heysham Central?
Broad Oak recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heysham Central recorded 127. 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 Heysham Central?
Violent crime in Broad Oak totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 211 in Heysham Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broad Oak and Heysham Central 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%). Heysham Central recorded 327 crimes previously (now 566, +73.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Oak and Heysham Central?
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 Heysham Central has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broad Oak and Heysham Central?
Broad Oak falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Heysham Central 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 Heysham Central?
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 Heysham Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Oak and Heysham Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.