Farington East vs Roe Lee

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Farington East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Roe Lee Lancashire Constabulary

      Farington East vs Roe Lee Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Farington East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.8% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Roe Lee
      Lancashire Constabulary
      786 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farington East
      B Roe Lee
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      361
      786
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      309
      882
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.8%
      ↓10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farington East
      B Roe Lee
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑21%
      247 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑15%
      167 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑286%
      44 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓53%
      99 ↓59%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      31 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑26%
      76 ↑21%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      24 ↑50%
      Public Order
      8 ↓27%
      26 ↓32%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      6
      34 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      20 ↑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 Farington East safer than Roe Lee?

      Farington East has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Roe Lee has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 786 crimes. Farington East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farington East vs Roe Lee?

      Farington East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Roe Lee shows -10.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farington East and Roe Lee?

      In Farington East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Roe Lee, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farington East and Roe Lee?

      Farington East recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roe Lee recorded 167. 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 Farington East vs Roe Lee?

      Violent crime in Farington East totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Roe Lee. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farington East and Roe Lee in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farington East recorded 309 crimes (now 361, a change of +16.8%). Roe Lee recorded 882 crimes previously (now 786, -10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farington East and Roe Lee?

      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. Farington East has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Roe Lee has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farington East and Roe Lee?

      Farington East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Roe Lee 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 Farington East and Roe Lee?

      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 Farington East or Roe Lee on a crime map?

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

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