Buckshaw & Whittle vs Sabden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Buckshaw & Whittle Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Sabden Lancashire Constabulary

      Buckshaw & Whittle vs Sabden Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Buckshaw & Whittle
      Lancashire Constabulary
      815 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Sabden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckshaw & Whittle
      B Sabden
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      815
      66
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      876
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7%
      ↓27.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckshaw & Whittle
      B Sabden
      Violent Crime
      312 ↑2%
      32 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      272 ↓2%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓31%
      3 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓47%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      17 ↓23%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑19%
      4 ↓67%
      Drugs
      11 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      33 ↓18%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      20 ↑54%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      1
      Other Crime
      12 ↓50%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sabden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 15/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckshaw & Whittle safer than Sabden?

      Buckshaw & Whittle has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 815 crimes in the last 12 months. Sabden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 66 crimes. Sabden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckshaw & Whittle vs Sabden?

      Buckshaw & Whittle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sabden shows -27.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckshaw & Whittle and Sabden?

      In Buckshaw & Whittle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Sabden, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckshaw & Whittle and Sabden?

      Buckshaw & Whittle recorded 272 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sabden 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 Buckshaw & Whittle vs Sabden?

      Violent crime in Buckshaw & Whittle totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Sabden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckshaw & Whittle and Sabden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckshaw & Whittle recorded 876 crimes (now 815, a change of -7%). Sabden recorded 91 crimes previously (now 66, -27.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckshaw & Whittle and Sabden?

      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. Buckshaw & Whittle has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Sabden has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckshaw & Whittle and Sabden?

      Buckshaw & Whittle falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Sabden 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 Buckshaw & Whittle and Sabden?

      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 Buckshaw & Whittle or Sabden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckshaw & Whittle and Sabden. 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.