Bulk vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Bulk Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      St Oswald's - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary

      Bulk vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Bulk
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,027 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      23.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      375 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      56.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bulk
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,027
      375
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      971
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      56.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bulk
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Violent Crime
      380 ↑39%
      122 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      238 ↓5%
      96 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑13%
      20 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓62%
      49 ↑17%
      Burglary
      72 ↓27%
      27 ↑35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↓2%
      27 ↓18%
      Drugs
      29 ↑93%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      42 ↓5%
      6 ↓25%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      38 ↑217%
      5 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      2
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓63%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑0%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bulk safer than St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bulk has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,027 crimes in the last 12 months. St Oswald's - Hyndburn has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 375 crimes. St Oswald's - Hyndburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bulk vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bulk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Oswald's - Hyndburn shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bulk and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      In Bulk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (380 incidents). In St Oswald's - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bulk and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bulk recorded 238 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 96. 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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Violent crime in Bulk totalled 380 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Oswald's - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bulk and St Oswald's - Hyndburn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bulk recorded 971 crimes (now 1,027, a change of +5.8%). St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 397 crimes previously (now 375, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bulk and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      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 23.6% and St Oswald's - Hyndburn has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bulk and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Bulk falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bulk and St Oswald's - Hyndburn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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