Fence & Higham vs Overton - Lancaster

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
      63/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Fence & Higham vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fence & Higham
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      102
      250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      78
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.8%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fence & Higham
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      27 ↑29%
      96 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↑38%
      70 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓63%
      12 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓17%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      11 ↑83%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑50%
      11 ↓42%
      Drugs
      7
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      10 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fence & Higham safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Fence & Higham has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 250 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fence & Higham vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Fence & Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fence & Higham and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Fence & Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (29 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Fence & Higham recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 70. 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 Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Fence & Higham totalled 27 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fence & Higham and Overton - Lancaster 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%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 267 crimes previously (now 250, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fence & Higham and Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fence & Higham and Overton - Lancaster?

      Fence & Higham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Lancaster 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 Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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