Earnshaw Bridge vs Garstang

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Earnshaw Bridge Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Garstang Lancashire Constabulary

      Earnshaw Bridge vs Garstang Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Earnshaw Bridge
      Lancashire Constabulary
      574 crimes / 12m
      ↑74.5% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Garstang
      Lancashire Constabulary
      355 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Garstang
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      574
      355
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      329
      351
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74.5%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Garstang
      Violent Crime
      256 ↑144%
      93 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓17%
      132 ↑61%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑74%
      16 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      5 ↓44%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      13 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑112%
      18 ↓18%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      5 ↑400%
      Public Order
      27 ↑125%
      11 ↓27%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      13
      47 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      3
      Other Crime
      23 ↑109%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Garstang is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Earnshaw Bridge safer than Garstang?

      Earnshaw Bridge has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 574 crimes in the last 12 months. Garstang has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 355 crimes. Garstang scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earnshaw Bridge vs Garstang?

      Earnshaw Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garstang shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Earnshaw Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (256 incidents). In Garstang, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Earnshaw Bridge recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garstang recorded 132. 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 Garstang?

      Violent crime in Earnshaw Bridge totalled 256 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Garstang. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earnshaw Bridge recorded 329 crimes (now 574, a change of +74.5%). Garstang recorded 351 crimes previously (now 355, +1.1%).

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

      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 24.1% and Garstang has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Earnshaw Bridge and Garstang?

      Earnshaw Bridge falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Garstang 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 Earnshaw Bridge and Garstang?

      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 Garstang on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Earnshaw Bridge and Garstang. 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.