Brockhall & Dinckley vs University - 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
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Brockhall & Dinckley vs University - 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
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brockhall & Dinckley
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      118
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.2%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brockhall & Dinckley
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑38%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑15%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓71%
      3
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑120%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      12 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 70/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brockhall & Dinckley safer than University - Lancaster?

      Brockhall & Dinckley has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brockhall & Dinckley vs University - 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. University - Lancaster shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brockhall & Dinckley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brockhall & Dinckley recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 13. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Brockhall & Dinckley totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brockhall & Dinckley and University - 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%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brockhall & Dinckley and University - 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 University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Brockhall & Dinckley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - 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 University - 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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brockhall & Dinckley and University - 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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