Broad Oak vs Ormskirk West

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
      17/100
      Ormskirk West Lancashire Constabulary

      Broad Oak vs Ormskirk West 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
      17/100
      High Crime
      Ormskirk West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      843 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broad Oak
      B Ormskirk West
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      459
      843
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      942
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑91.3%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broad Oak
      B Ormskirk West
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑187%
      274 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑62%
      259 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      44 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑82%
      15 ↑7%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      21 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑108%
      48 ↑4%
      Drugs
      6 ↑500%
      16 ↓47%
      Public Order
      26 ↑73%
      36 ↑33%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑18%
      98 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broad Oak safer than Ormskirk West?

      Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Ormskirk West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 843 crimes. Broad Oak scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broad Oak vs Ormskirk West?

      Broad Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ormskirk West shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Broad Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Ormskirk West, it is Violent Crime (274 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Broad Oak recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ormskirk West recorded 259. 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 Ormskirk West?

      Violent crime in Broad Oak totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 274 in Ormskirk West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broad Oak and Ormskirk West 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%). Ormskirk West recorded 942 crimes previously (now 843, -10.5%).

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

      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 Ormskirk West has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broad Oak and Ormskirk West?

      Broad Oak falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ormskirk West 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 Ormskirk West?

      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 Ormskirk West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Oak and Ormskirk West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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