Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Fence & Higham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      Lancashire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      265
      102
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.2%
      ↑30.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      84 ↑6%
      27 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑10%
      29 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓18%
      3 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑125%
      5 ↓17%
      Burglary
      5 ↓62%
      11 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      12 ↑50%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      7
      Public Order
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑1200%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard safer than Fence & Higham?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 265 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 102 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Fence & Higham?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Fence & Higham?

      In Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Fence & Higham?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded 69 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard totalled 84 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded 232 crimes (now 265, a change of +14.2%). Fence & Higham recorded 78 crimes previously (now 102, +30.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard 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. Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Fence & Higham has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Fence & Higham?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Fence & Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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