Earnshaw Bridge vs Preesall

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
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Earnshaw Bridge vs Preesall 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
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      574
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      329
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74.5%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      256 ↑144%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓17%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑74%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑112%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      27 ↑125%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      13
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑109%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 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 Preesall?

      Earnshaw Bridge has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 574 crimes in the last 12 months. Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earnshaw Bridge vs Preesall?

      Earnshaw Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preesall shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Earnshaw Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (256 incidents). In Preesall, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Earnshaw Bridge recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preesall recorded 113. 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 Preesall?

      Violent crime in Earnshaw Bridge totalled 256 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Preesall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Earnshaw Bridge and Preesall 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%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

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

      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 Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Earnshaw Bridge and Preesall?

      Earnshaw Bridge falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preesall 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 Preesall?

      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 Preesall on a crime map?

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

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