Clifton vs Greyfriars

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Clifton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Greyfriars Lancashire Constabulary

      Clifton vs Greyfriars Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Clifton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,943 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Greyfriars
      Lancashire Constabulary
      707 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton
      B Greyfriars
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,943
      707
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,748
      582
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↑21.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton
      B Greyfriars
      Violent Crime
      819 ↑39%
      281 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      468 ↑2%
      159 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      81 ↓21%
      39 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑39%
      30 ↓9%
      Burglary
      23 ↓23%
      30 ↑114%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↓1%
      51 ↑104%
      Drugs
      39 ↑22%
      13 ↑225%
      Public Order
      112 ↑3%
      31 ↑63%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      162 ↓14%
      29 ↑93%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      9 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓55%
      11 ↑1000%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑5%
      23 ↑77%
      Overall Verdict
      B Greyfriars is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton safer than Greyfriars?

      Clifton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,943 crimes in the last 12 months. Greyfriars has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 707 crimes. Greyfriars scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton vs Greyfriars?

      Clifton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Greyfriars shows +21.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton and Greyfriars?

      In Clifton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (819 incidents). In Greyfriars, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton and Greyfriars?

      Clifton recorded 468 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Greyfriars recorded 159. 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 Clifton vs Greyfriars?

      Violent crime in Clifton totalled 819 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Greyfriars. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clifton and Greyfriars in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton recorded 1,748 crimes (now 1,943, a change of +11.2%). Greyfriars recorded 582 crimes previously (now 707, +21.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton and Greyfriars?

      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. Clifton has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Greyfriars has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton and Greyfriars?

      Clifton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Greyfriars 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 Clifton and Greyfriars?

      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 Clifton or Greyfriars on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton and Greyfriars. 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.