Chatburn vs University - Lancaster

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
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Chatburn vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Chatburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      53 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chatburn
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      53
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      72
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.4%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chatburn
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      11 ↓45%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↑13%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑29%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      3
      Burglary
      6 ↓40%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓20%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      12 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      A Chatburn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 84/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chatburn safer than University - Lancaster?

      Chatburn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 53 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. Chatburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chatburn vs University - Lancaster?

      Chatburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chatburn and University - Lancaster?

      In Chatburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (17 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chatburn and University - Lancaster?

      Chatburn recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 13. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Chatburn totalled 11 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chatburn and University - Lancaster 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%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chatburn and University - Lancaster?

      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 University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chatburn and University - Lancaster?

      Chatburn falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - Lancaster 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 University - Lancaster?

      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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chatburn and University - Lancaster. 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.