Dilworth vs Fence & Higham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    Dilworth Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Dilworth vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Dilworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dilworth
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      84
      102
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      128
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.4%
      ↑30.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dilworth
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      27 ↓54%
      27 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓32%
      29 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓20%
      3 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      4 ↑33%
      11 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↑0%
      12 ↑50%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      7
      Public Order
      3 ↓50%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dilworth is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 74/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dilworth safer than Fence & Higham?

      Dilworth has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 84 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 102 crimes. Dilworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dilworth vs Fence & Higham?

      Dilworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +30.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dilworth and Fence & Higham?

      In Dilworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (27 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dilworth and Fence & Higham?

      Dilworth recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 29. 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 Dilworth vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Dilworth totalled 27 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dilworth and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dilworth recorded 128 crimes (now 84, a change of -34.4%). Fence & Higham recorded 78 crimes previously (now 102, +30.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dilworth and Fence & Higham?

      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. Dilworth has a resolution rate of 50% and Fence & Higham has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dilworth and Fence & Higham?

      Dilworth falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Fence & Higham 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 Dilworth and Fence & Higham?

      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 Dilworth or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dilworth and Fence & Higham. 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.