Edisford & Low Moor vs Wiswell & Barrow

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Edisford & Low Moor Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Wiswell & Barrow Lancashire Constabulary

      Edisford & Low Moor vs Wiswell & Barrow Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Edisford & Low Moor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Wiswell & Barrow
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edisford & Low Moor
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      737
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      804
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.3%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edisford & Low Moor
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Violent Crime
      284 ↑18%
      20 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      211 ↓20%
      33 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓32%
      2 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓41%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      23 ↑44%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓13%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      10 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      37 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edisford & Low Moor safer than Wiswell & Barrow?

      Edisford & Low Moor has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 737 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiswell & Barrow has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Wiswell & Barrow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edisford & Low Moor vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      Edisford & Low Moor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wiswell & Barrow shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edisford & Low Moor and Wiswell & Barrow?

      In Edisford & Low Moor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (284 incidents). In Wiswell & Barrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edisford & Low Moor and Wiswell & Barrow?

      Edisford & Low Moor recorded 211 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiswell & Barrow recorded 33. 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 Edisford & Low Moor vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      Violent crime in Edisford & Low Moor totalled 284 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Wiswell & Barrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edisford & Low Moor and Wiswell & Barrow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Edisford & Low Moor recorded 804 crimes (now 737, a change of -8.3%). Wiswell & Barrow recorded 63 crimes previously (now 63, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edisford & Low Moor and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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. Edisford & Low Moor has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Wiswell & Barrow has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edisford & Low Moor and Wiswell & Barrow?

      Edisford & Low Moor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wiswell & Barrow 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 Edisford & Low Moor and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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 Edisford & Low Moor or Wiswell & Barrow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edisford & Low Moor and Wiswell & Barrow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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