Castle vs Milnshaw

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Castle Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Milnshaw Lancashire Constabulary

      Castle vs Milnshaw Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Castle
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,443 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Milnshaw
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,379 crimes / 12m
      ↑126.4% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castle
      B Milnshaw
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,443
      1,379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,413
      609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↑126.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castle
      B Milnshaw
      Violent Crime
      714 ↑22%
      519 ↑136%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      644 ↓18%
      332 ↑64%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓7%
      62 ↑94%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓32%
      101 ↑381%
      Burglary
      126 ↑19%
      46 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↓12%
      80 ↑167%
      Drugs
      67 ↑56%
      25 ↑213%
      Public Order
      174 ↑38%
      85 ↑227%
      Robbery
      29 ↑12%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      262 ↓3%
      66 ↑633%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      49 ↓16%
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓33%
      14 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑50%
      30 ↑114%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castle safer than Milnshaw?

      Castle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,443 crimes in the last 12 months. Milnshaw has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,379 crimes. Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castle vs Milnshaw?

      Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Milnshaw shows +126.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castle and Milnshaw?

      In Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (714 incidents). In Milnshaw, it is Violent Crime (519 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castle and Milnshaw?

      Castle recorded 644 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Milnshaw recorded 332. 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 Castle vs Milnshaw?

      Violent crime in Castle totalled 714 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 519 in Milnshaw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castle and Milnshaw in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castle recorded 2,413 crimes (now 2,443, a change of +1.2%). Milnshaw recorded 609 crimes previously (now 1,379, +126.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castle and Milnshaw?

      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. Castle has a resolution rate of 23.5% and Milnshaw has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castle and Milnshaw?

      Castle falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Milnshaw 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 Castle and Milnshaw?

      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 Castle or Milnshaw on a crime map?

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

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