Fence & Higham vs Gawthorpe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Gawthorpe Lancashire Constabulary

      Fence & Higham vs Gawthorpe Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Gawthorpe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,121 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fence & Higham
      B Gawthorpe
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      102
      1,121
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      78
      1,110
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.8%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      20.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fence & Higham
      B Gawthorpe
      Violent Crime
      27 ↑29%
      424 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↑38%
      314 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓63%
      48 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      35 ↓5%
      Burglary
      11 ↑83%
      43 ↑39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑50%
      98 ↓1%
      Drugs
      7
      15 ↓17%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      48 ↑7%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      35 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      39 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fence & Higham safer than Gawthorpe?

      Fence & Higham has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Gawthorpe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,121 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fence & Higham vs Gawthorpe?

      Fence & Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gawthorpe shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fence & Higham and Gawthorpe?

      In Fence & Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (29 incidents). In Gawthorpe, it is Violent Crime (424 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fence & Higham and Gawthorpe?

      Fence & Higham recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gawthorpe recorded 314. 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 Fence & Higham vs Gawthorpe?

      Violent crime in Fence & Higham totalled 27 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 424 in Gawthorpe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fence & Higham and Gawthorpe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fence & Higham recorded 78 crimes (now 102, a change of +30.8%). Gawthorpe recorded 1,110 crimes previously (now 1,121, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fence & Higham and Gawthorpe?

      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. Fence & Higham has a resolution rate of 25% and Gawthorpe has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fence & Higham and Gawthorpe?

      Fence & Higham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Gawthorpe 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 Fence & Higham and Gawthorpe?

      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 Fence & Higham or Gawthorpe on a crime map?

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

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