Fence & Higham vs Lanehead
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fence & Higham vs Lanehead Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fence & Higham safer than Lanehead?
Fence & Higham has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Lanehead has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 806 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fence & Higham vs Lanehead?
Fence & Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lanehead shows +41.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Fence & Higham and Lanehead?
In Fence & Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (29 incidents). In Lanehead, it is Violent Crime (332 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fence & Higham and Lanehead?
Fence & Higham recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lanehead recorded 193. 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 Lanehead?
Violent crime in Fence & Higham totalled 27 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 332 in Lanehead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Fence & Higham and Lanehead 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%). Lanehead recorded 569 crimes previously (now 806, +41.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fence & Higham and Lanehead?
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 Lanehead has 32.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fence & Higham and Lanehead?
Fence & Higham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lanehead 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 Lanehead?
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 Lanehead on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fence & Higham and Lanehead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.