Chatburn vs Ormskirk East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Chatburn Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Ormskirk East Lancashire Constabulary

      Chatburn vs Ormskirk East Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Chatburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      53 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Ormskirk East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      610 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chatburn
      B Ormskirk East
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      53
      610
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      72
      529
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.4%
      ↑15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chatburn
      B Ormskirk East
      Violent Crime
      11 ↓45%
      281 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑13%
      133 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑29%
      36 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      8 ↓20%
      Burglary
      6 ↓40%
      10 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓20%
      45 ↓4%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      15 ↑0%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      30 ↑11%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      0
      30 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chatburn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chatburn safer than Ormskirk East?

      Chatburn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 53 crimes in the last 12 months. Ormskirk East has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 610 crimes. Chatburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chatburn vs Ormskirk East?

      Chatburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ormskirk East shows +15.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chatburn and Ormskirk East?

      In Chatburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (17 incidents). In Ormskirk East, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chatburn and Ormskirk East?

      Chatburn recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ormskirk East recorded 133. 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 Chatburn vs Ormskirk East?

      Violent crime in Chatburn totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Ormskirk East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chatburn and Ormskirk East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chatburn recorded 72 crimes (now 53, a change of -26.4%). Ormskirk East recorded 529 crimes previously (now 610, +15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chatburn and Ormskirk East?

      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. Chatburn has a resolution rate of 0% and Ormskirk East has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chatburn and Ormskirk East?

      Chatburn falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ormskirk East 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 Chatburn and Ormskirk East?

      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 Chatburn or Ormskirk East on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.