Brunshaw vs Garstang

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Brunshaw Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Garstang Lancashire Constabulary

      Brunshaw vs Garstang Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Brunshaw
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,109 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.8% trend
      23.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Garstang
      Lancashire Constabulary
      355 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brunshaw
      B Garstang
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,109
      355
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      638
      351
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑73.8%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brunshaw
      B Garstang
      Violent Crime
      456 ↑86%
      93 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      260 ↑65%
      132 ↑61%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑50%
      16 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓38%
      5 ↓44%
      Burglary
      42 ↑27%
      13 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑98%
      18 ↓18%
      Drugs
      21 ↑250%
      5 ↑400%
      Public Order
      49 ↑96%
      11 ↓27%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      55 ↑817%
      47 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      3
      Other Crime
      30 ↑50%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Garstang is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brunshaw safer than Garstang?

      Brunshaw has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,109 crimes in the last 12 months. Garstang has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 355 crimes. Garstang scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brunshaw vs Garstang?

      Brunshaw shows a year-on-year crime trend of +73.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garstang shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brunshaw and Garstang?

      In Brunshaw, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (456 incidents). In Garstang, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brunshaw and Garstang?

      Brunshaw recorded 260 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garstang recorded 132. 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 Brunshaw vs Garstang?

      Violent crime in Brunshaw totalled 456 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Garstang. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brunshaw and Garstang in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brunshaw recorded 638 crimes (now 1,109, a change of +73.8%). Garstang recorded 351 crimes previously (now 355, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brunshaw and Garstang?

      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. Brunshaw has a resolution rate of 23.4% and Garstang has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brunshaw and Garstang?

      Brunshaw falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Garstang 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 Brunshaw and Garstang?

      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 Brunshaw or Garstang on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brunshaw and Garstang. 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.