Burscough Town vs Netherton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Burscough Town Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Netherton Lancashire Constabulary

      Burscough Town vs Netherton Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Burscough Town
      Lancashire Constabulary
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↑55.7% trend
      20.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Netherton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      744 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burscough Town
      B Netherton
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      587
      744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      377
      645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑55.7%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.3%
      34.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burscough Town
      B Netherton
      Violent Crime
      221 ↑66%
      300 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑34%
      184 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑56%
      40 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑25%
      34 ↓42%
      Burglary
      9 ↓31%
      30 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑163%
      56 ↑19%
      Drugs
      12 ↑33%
      7 ↓42%
      Public Order
      24 ↑50%
      28 ↓7%
      Robbery
      1
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↑44%
      27 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      3
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑42%
      18 ↑100%
      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 Town safer than Netherton?

      Burscough Town has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 587 crimes in the last 12 months. Netherton has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 744 crimes. Burscough Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burscough Town vs Netherton?

      Burscough Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +55.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Netherton shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burscough Town and Netherton?

      In Burscough Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (221 incidents). In Netherton, it is Violent Crime (300 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burscough Town and Netherton?

      Burscough Town recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Netherton recorded 184. 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 Netherton?

      Violent crime in Burscough Town totalled 221 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 300 in Netherton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burscough Town and Netherton 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%). Netherton recorded 645 crimes previously (now 744, +15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burscough Town and Netherton?

      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 Netherton has 34.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burscough Town and Netherton?

      Burscough Town falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Netherton 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 Netherton?

      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 Netherton on a crime map?

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

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