Burscough Town vs Hoole
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Burscough Town vs Hoole Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burscough Town safer than Hoole?
Burscough Town has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 587 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoole has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Hoole scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Burscough Town vs Hoole?
Burscough Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +55.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoole shows -12.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Burscough Town and Hoole?
In Burscough Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (221 incidents). In Hoole, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burscough Town and Hoole?
Burscough Town recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoole recorded 84. 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 Town vs Hoole?
Violent crime in Burscough Town totalled 221 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Hoole. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Burscough Town and Hoole in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burscough Town recorded 377 crimes (now 587, a change of +55.7%). Hoole recorded 241 crimes previously (now 211, -12.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burscough Town and Hoole?
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 Town has a resolution rate of 20.3% and Hoole has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Burscough Town and Hoole?
Burscough Town falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hoole 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 Town and Hoole?
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 Town or Hoole on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burscough Town and Hoole. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.