Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Great Eccleston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Burscough Bridge & Rufford Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Great Eccleston Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      Lancashire Constabulary
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      B Great Eccleston
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      104
      163
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      224
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.9%
      ↓27.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      B Great Eccleston
      Violent Crime
      38 ↑90%
      68 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑5%
      42 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓33%
      14 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓47%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑100%
      10 ↓23%
      Drugs
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      1 ↓83%
      5 ↓50%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑6%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burscough Bridge & Rufford safer than Great Eccleston?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Great Eccleston has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 163 crimes. Great Eccleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Great Eccleston?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Great Eccleston shows -27.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Great Eccleston?

      In Burscough Bridge & Rufford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Great Eccleston, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Great Eccleston?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Great Eccleston recorded 42. 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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Great Eccleston?

      Violent crime in Burscough Bridge & Rufford totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Great Eccleston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Great Eccleston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burscough Bridge & Rufford recorded 89 crimes (now 104, a change of +16.9%). Great Eccleston recorded 224 crimes previously (now 163, -27.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Great Eccleston?

      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. Burscough Bridge & Rufford has a resolution rate of 10% and Great Eccleston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Great Eccleston?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Great Eccleston 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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Great Eccleston?

      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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford or Great Eccleston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Great Eccleston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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