Freckleton Village vs Garstang

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Freckleton Village Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Garstang Lancashire Constabulary

      Freckleton Village vs Garstang Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Freckleton Village
      Lancashire Constabulary
      321 crimes / 12m
      ↑36% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Garstang
      Lancashire Constabulary
      355 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Freckleton Village
      B Garstang
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      321
      355
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      351
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Freckleton Village
      B Garstang
      Violent Crime
      111 ↑32%
      93 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↑40%
      132 ↑61%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      16 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑80%
      5 ↓44%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      13 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑44%
      18 ↓18%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      5 ↑400%
      Public Order
      7 ↓53%
      11 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      2
      47 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      3
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Freckleton Village safer than Garstang?

      Freckleton Village has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 321 crimes in the last 12 months. Garstang has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 355 crimes. Garstang scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Freckleton Village vs Garstang?

      Freckleton Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garstang shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Freckleton Village and Garstang?

      In Freckleton Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (111 incidents). In Garstang, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Freckleton Village and Garstang?

      Freckleton Village recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garstang recorded 132. 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 Freckleton Village vs Garstang?

      Violent crime in Freckleton Village totalled 111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Garstang. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Freckleton Village and Garstang in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Freckleton Village recorded 236 crimes (now 321, a change of +36%). Garstang recorded 351 crimes previously (now 355, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Freckleton Village and Garstang?

      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. Freckleton Village has a resolution rate of 16% and Garstang has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Freckleton Village and Garstang?

      Freckleton Village falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Garstang 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 Freckleton Village and Garstang?

      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 Freckleton Village or Garstang on a crime map?

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

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