Darwen West vs Garrison

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Darwen West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Garrison Lancashire Constabulary

      Darwen West vs Garrison Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Darwen West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      730 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Garrison
      Lancashire Constabulary
      739 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwen West
      B Garrison
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      730
      739
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      930
      645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.5%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwen West
      B Garrison
      Violent Crime
      261 ↓16%
      247 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↓22%
      182 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑15%
      42 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↓24%
      43 ↓26%
      Burglary
      16 ↓54%
      27 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓16%
      61 ↑56%
      Drugs
      7 ↓73%
      19 ↑27%
      Public Order
      35 ↓3%
      41 ↑46%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓37%
      40 ↑48%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      8 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓46%
      9 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwen West is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwen West safer than Garrison?

      Darwen West has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 730 crimes in the last 12 months. Garrison has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 739 crimes. Darwen West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwen West vs Garrison?

      Darwen West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Garrison shows +14.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwen West and Garrison?

      In Darwen West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (261 incidents). In Garrison, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwen West and Garrison?

      Darwen West recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garrison recorded 182. 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 Darwen West vs Garrison?

      Violent crime in Darwen West totalled 261 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Garrison. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwen West and Garrison in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwen West recorded 930 crimes (now 730, a change of -21.5%). Garrison recorded 645 crimes previously (now 739, +14.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwen West and Garrison?

      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. Darwen West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Garrison has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwen West and Garrison?

      Darwen West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Garrison 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 Darwen West and Garrison?

      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 Darwen West or Garrison on a crime map?

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