Brock with Catterall vs Preston Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Brock with Catterall Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary

      Brock with Catterall vs Preston Rural North Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Brock with Catterall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      260 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brock with Catterall
      B Preston Rural North
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      260
      311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      332
      417
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↓25.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brock with Catterall
      B Preston Rural North
      Violent Crime
      101 ↓21%
      106 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓19%
      109 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑5%
      17 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      13 ↓54%
      Burglary
      6 ↓25%
      9 ↓61%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑30%
      27 ↓7%
      Drugs
      4 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      12 ↓14%
      21 ↑91%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓40%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓53%
      4 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brock with Catterall is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brock with Catterall safer than Preston Rural North?

      Brock with Catterall has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 260 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 311 crimes. Brock with Catterall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brock with Catterall vs Preston Rural North?

      Brock with Catterall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural North shows -25.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brock with Catterall and Preston Rural North?

      In Brock with Catterall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (101 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brock with Catterall and Preston Rural North?

      Brock with Catterall recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 109. 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 Brock with Catterall vs Preston Rural North?

      Violent crime in Brock with Catterall totalled 101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brock with Catterall and Preston Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brock with Catterall recorded 332 crimes (now 260, a change of -21.7%). Preston Rural North recorded 417 crimes previously (now 311, -25.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brock with Catterall and Preston Rural North?

      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. Brock with Catterall has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Preston Rural North has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brock with Catterall and Preston Rural North?

      Brock with Catterall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North 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 Brock with Catterall and Preston Rural North?

      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 Brock with Catterall or Preston Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brock with Catterall and Preston Rural North. 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.