Central - Hyndburn vs Skerton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Central - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Skerton Lancashire Constabulary

      Central - Hyndburn vs Skerton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Central - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,107 crimes / 12m
      ↑63.7% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skerton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central - Hyndburn
      B Skerton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,107
      1,084
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,287
      997
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑63.7%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central - Hyndburn
      B Skerton
      Violent Crime
      713 ↑100%
      393 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      543 ↑40%
      305 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      100 ↑59%
      51 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↑189%
      28 ↓3%
      Burglary
      54 ↑100%
      34 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      141 ↑91%
      106 ↑4%
      Drugs
      55 ↑20%
      33 ↑14%
      Public Order
      119 ↑116%
      41 ↑28%
      Robbery
      20 ↓17%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↓7%
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑1200%
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑225%
      31 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Skerton is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central - Hyndburn safer than Skerton?

      Central - Hyndburn has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,107 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Skerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central - Hyndburn vs Skerton?

      Central - Hyndburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +63.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skerton shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central - Hyndburn and Skerton?

      In Central - Hyndburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (713 incidents). In Skerton, it is Violent Crime (393 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central - Hyndburn and Skerton?

      Central - Hyndburn recorded 543 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skerton recorded 305. 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 Central - Hyndburn vs Skerton?

      Violent crime in Central - Hyndburn totalled 713 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 393 in Skerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central - Hyndburn and Skerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central - Hyndburn recorded 1,287 crimes (now 2,107, a change of +63.7%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central - Hyndburn and Skerton?

      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. Central - Hyndburn has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central - Hyndburn and Skerton?

      Central - Hyndburn falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skerton 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 Central - Hyndburn and Skerton?

      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 Central - Hyndburn or Skerton on a crime map?

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

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