Earnshaw Bridge vs Horwich and Blackrod

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Earnshaw Bridge Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Horwich and Blackrod Greater Manchester Police

      Earnshaw Bridge vs Horwich and Blackrod Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Earnshaw Bridge
      Lancashire Constabulary
      866 crimes / 12m
      ↑180.3% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Horwich and Blackrod
      Greater Manchester Police
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      866
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      309
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑180.3%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Violent Crime
      399 ↑303%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      129 ↑24%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑122%
      1 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑142%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      29 ↑190%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑164%
      5 ↑150%
      Drugs
      18 ↑157%
      4
      Public Order
      48 ↑300%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      37
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑1000%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑256%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Horwich and Blackrod is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Earnshaw Bridge safer than Horwich and Blackrod?

      Earnshaw Bridge has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 866 crimes in the last 12 months. Horwich and Blackrod has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Horwich and Blackrod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earnshaw Bridge vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Earnshaw Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +180.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Horwich and Blackrod shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Earnshaw Bridge and Horwich and Blackrod?

      In Earnshaw Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Horwich and Blackrod, it is Criminal Damage & Arson (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Earnshaw Bridge and Horwich and Blackrod?

      Earnshaw Bridge recorded 129 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horwich and Blackrod recorded 1. 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 Earnshaw Bridge vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Violent crime in Earnshaw Bridge totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Horwich and Blackrod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Earnshaw Bridge and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earnshaw Bridge recorded 309 crimes (now 866, a change of +180.3%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 25 crimes previously (now 24, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Earnshaw Bridge and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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. Earnshaw Bridge has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Horwich and Blackrod has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Earnshaw Bridge and Horwich and Blackrod?

      Earnshaw Bridge falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Horwich and Blackrod is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Earnshaw Bridge and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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 Earnshaw Bridge or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Earnshaw Bridge and Horwich and Blackrod. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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