Chipping vs Darwen East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Chipping Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Darwen East Lancashire Constabulary

      Chipping vs Darwen East Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Chipping
      Lancashire Constabulary
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Darwen East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,938 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.4% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chipping
      B Darwen East
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      35
      1,938
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39
      1,838
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↑5.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chipping
      B Darwen East
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑6%
      783 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓30%
      485 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓80%
      85 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      100 ↑45%
      Burglary
      3
      48 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      141 ↑5%
      Drugs
      0
      46 ↑64%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      85 ↑1%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      1
      78 ↑8%
      Theft from Person
      0
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      19 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      1
      51 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chipping is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chipping safer than Darwen East?

      Chipping has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 35 crimes in the last 12 months. Darwen East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,938 crimes. Chipping scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chipping vs Darwen East?

      Chipping shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darwen East shows +5.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chipping and Darwen East?

      In Chipping, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Darwen East, it is Violent Crime (783 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chipping and Darwen East?

      Chipping recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darwen East recorded 485. 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 Chipping vs Darwen East?

      Violent crime in Chipping totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 783 in Darwen East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chipping and Darwen East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chipping recorded 39 crimes (now 35, a change of -10.3%). Darwen East recorded 1,838 crimes previously (now 1,938, +5.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chipping and Darwen 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. Chipping has a resolution rate of 0% and Darwen East has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chipping and Darwen East?

      Chipping falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Darwen 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 Chipping and Darwen 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 Chipping or Darwen East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chipping and Darwen 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.