Buckshaw & Worden vs University - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Buckshaw & Worden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Buckshaw & Worden vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Buckshaw & Worden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,925 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckshaw & Worden
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,925
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,988
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.8%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckshaw & Worden
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      642 ↑5%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      643 ↑0%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓24%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓47%
      3
      Burglary
      43 ↓30%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓10%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      35 ↑46%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      96 ↑5%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      10 ↓47%
      0
      Shoplifting
      170 ↑16%
      2
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓9%
      12 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓53%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↓53%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckshaw & Worden safer than University - Lancaster?

      Buckshaw & Worden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,925 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 Buckshaw & Worden vs University - Lancaster?

      Buckshaw & Worden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Buckshaw & Worden and University - Lancaster?

      In Buckshaw & Worden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (643 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 Buckshaw & Worden and University - Lancaster?

      Buckshaw & Worden recorded 643 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 Buckshaw & Worden vs University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Buckshaw & Worden totalled 642 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 Buckshaw & Worden and University - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckshaw & Worden recorded 1,988 crimes (now 1,925, a change of -3.2%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckshaw & Worden 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. Buckshaw & Worden has a resolution rate of 26.8% and University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckshaw & Worden and University - Lancaster?

      Buckshaw & Worden 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 Buckshaw & Worden 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 Buckshaw & Worden or University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckshaw & Worden 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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