Broad Oak vs Hoole
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broad Oak vs Hoole 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 Hoole?
Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoole has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Hoole scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broad Oak vs Hoole?
Broad Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoole shows -12.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broad Oak and Hoole?
In Broad Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Hoole, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broad Oak and Hoole?
Broad Oak recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoole recorded 84. 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 Hoole?
Violent crime in Broad Oak totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Hoole. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broad Oak and Hoole 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%). Hoole recorded 241 crimes previously (now 211, -12.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Oak and Hoole?
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 Hoole has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broad Oak and Hoole?
Broad Oak falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hoole 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 Hoole?
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 Hoole on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Oak and Hoole. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.