Bulk vs Overton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Bulk Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Bulk vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Bulk
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,736 crimes / 12m
      ↑88.9% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      199 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.1% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bulk
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,736
      199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      919
      249
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑88.9%
      ↓20.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bulk
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      653 ↑128%
      86 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      377 ↑67%
      45 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑108%
      10 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓29%
      15 ↑150%
      Burglary
      64 ↓35%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↑87%
      7 ↓61%
      Drugs
      45 ↑275%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      107 ↑161%
      9 ↑0%
      Robbery
      16 ↑700%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑900%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑22%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑220%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑17%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bulk safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Bulk has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,736 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 199 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bulk vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Bulk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +88.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -20.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bulk and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Bulk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (653 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bulk and Overton - Lancaster?

      Bulk recorded 377 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 45. 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 Bulk vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Bulk totalled 653 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bulk and Overton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bulk recorded 919 crimes (now 1,736, a change of +88.9%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 249 crimes previously (now 199, -20.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bulk 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. Bulk has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Overton - Lancaster has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bulk and Overton - Lancaster?

      Bulk 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 Bulk 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 Bulk or Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bulk and Overton - Lancaster. 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.