Brockhall & Dinckley vs Overton - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Brockhall & Dinckley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Brockhall & Dinckley vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Brockhall & Dinckley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.2% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brockhall & Dinckley
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      118
      250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.2%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brockhall & Dinckley
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑38%
      96 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑15%
      70 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      12 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓71%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑120%
      11 ↓42%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      7 ↑250%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brockhall & Dinckley is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brockhall & Dinckley safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Brockhall & Dinckley has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 250 crimes. Brockhall & Dinckley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brockhall & Dinckley vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Brockhall & Dinckley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brockhall & Dinckley and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Brockhall & Dinckley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brockhall & Dinckley and Overton - Lancaster?

      Brockhall & Dinckley recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 70. 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 Brockhall & Dinckley vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Brockhall & Dinckley totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brockhall & Dinckley and Overton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brockhall & Dinckley recorded 86 crimes (now 118, a change of +37.2%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 267 crimes previously (now 250, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brockhall & Dinckley and Overton - Lancaster?

      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. Brockhall & Dinckley has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brockhall & Dinckley and Overton - Lancaster?

      Brockhall & Dinckley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Lancaster 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 Brockhall & Dinckley and Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Brockhall & Dinckley or Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brockhall & Dinckley and Overton - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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