Broad Oak vs Pharos

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
      6/100
      Pharos Lancashire Constabulary

      Broad Oak vs Pharos 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Pharos
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,435 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      16.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broad Oak
      B Pharos
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      459
      1,435
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      1,417
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑91.3%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      16.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broad Oak
      B Pharos
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑187%
      501 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑62%
      438 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      68 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑82%
      13 ↓41%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      22 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑108%
      90 ↑5%
      Drugs
      6 ↑500%
      79 ↓12%
      Public Order
      26 ↑73%
      69 ↑25%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      11 ↓21%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑18%
      76 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      7 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      25 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      34 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Broad Oak is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broad Oak safer than Pharos?

      Broad Oak has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Pharos has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,435 crimes. Broad Oak scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broad Oak vs Pharos?

      Broad Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pharos shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Broad Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Pharos, it is Violent Crime (501 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Broad Oak recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pharos recorded 438. 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 Pharos?

      Violent crime in Broad Oak totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 501 in Pharos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broad Oak and Pharos 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%). Pharos recorded 1,417 crimes previously (now 1,435, +1.3%).

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

      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 Pharos has 16.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broad Oak and Pharos?

      Broad Oak falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Pharos 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 Pharos?

      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 Pharos on a crime map?

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