Broadfield vs Samlesbury & Walton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broadfield vs Samlesbury & Walton 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 Broadfield safer than Samlesbury & Walton?
Broadfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,807 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broadfield vs Samlesbury & Walton?
Broadfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +164.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broadfield and Samlesbury & Walton?
In Broadfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (700 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadfield and Samlesbury & Walton?
Broadfield recorded 305 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 4. 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 Samlesbury & Walton?
Violent crime in Broadfield totalled 700 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broadfield and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadfield recorded 684 crimes (now 1,807, a change of +164.2%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadfield and Samlesbury & Walton?
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 28% and Samlesbury & Walton has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broadfield and Samlesbury & Walton?
Broadfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Samlesbury & Walton?
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 Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadfield and Samlesbury & Walton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.