Charnock vs Wiswell & Barrow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Charnock Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Wiswell & Barrow Lancashire Constabulary

      Charnock vs Wiswell & Barrow Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Charnock
      Lancashire Constabulary
      431 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.7% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Wiswell & Barrow
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charnock
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      431
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      186
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑131.7%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charnock
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Violent Crime
      170 ↑158%
      20 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑66%
      33 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑500%
      2 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑160%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      7 ↓42%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑245%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      8
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      21 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      4
      0
      Shoplifting
      11
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wiswell & Barrow is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charnock safer than Wiswell & Barrow?

      Charnock has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 431 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiswell & Barrow has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Wiswell & Barrow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charnock vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      Charnock shows a year-on-year crime trend of +131.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiswell & Barrow shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Charnock and Wiswell & Barrow?

      In Charnock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Wiswell & Barrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Charnock and Wiswell & Barrow?

      Charnock recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiswell & Barrow recorded 33. 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 Charnock vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      Violent crime in Charnock totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Wiswell & Barrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Charnock and Wiswell & Barrow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charnock recorded 186 crimes (now 431, a change of +131.7%). Wiswell & Barrow recorded 63 crimes previously (now 63, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charnock and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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. Charnock has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Wiswell & Barrow has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charnock and Wiswell & Barrow?

      Charnock falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wiswell & Barrow 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 Charnock and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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 Charnock or Wiswell & Barrow on a crime map?

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

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