Broadfield vs Darwen South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Darwen South Lancashire Constabulary

      Broadfield vs Darwen South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      987 crimes / 12m
      ↑50.7% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Darwen South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      700 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadfield
      B Darwen South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      987
      700
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      655
      603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑50.7%
      ↑16.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      27.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadfield
      B Darwen South
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑34%
      264 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑41%
      166 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑44%
      38 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑17%
      49 ↑20%
      Burglary
      28 ↓10%
      25 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↑83%
      65 ↑67%
      Drugs
      20 ↑67%
      16 ↑14%
      Public Order
      51 ↑113%
      29 ↑38%
      Robbery
      13 ↑117%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      136 ↑209%
      18 ↑260%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑175%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓46%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑13%
      23 ↑64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darwen South is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadfield safer than Darwen South?

      Broadfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 987 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwen South has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 700 crimes. Darwen South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs Darwen South?

      Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +50.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Darwen South shows +16.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadfield and Darwen South?

      In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 incidents). In Darwen South, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadfield and Darwen South?

      Broadfield recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darwen South recorded 166. 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 Broadfield vs Darwen South?

      Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 354 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Darwen South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadfield and Darwen South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 655 crimes (now 987, a change of +50.7%). Darwen South recorded 603 crimes previously (now 700, +16.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield and Darwen South?

      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. Broadfield has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Darwen South has 27.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadfield and Darwen South?

      Broadfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Darwen South 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 Broadfield and Darwen South?

      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 Broadfield or Darwen South on a crime map?

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

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