Freckleton Village vs Preesall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Freckleton Village Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Freckleton Village vs Preesall Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Freckleton Village
      Lancashire Constabulary
      321 crimes / 12m
      ↑36% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Freckleton Village
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      321
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Freckleton Village
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      111 ↑32%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↑40%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑80%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑44%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      7 ↓53%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      2
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Freckleton Village safer than Preesall?

      Freckleton Village has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 321 crimes in the last 12 months. Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Freckleton Village vs Preesall?

      Freckleton Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preesall shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Freckleton Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (111 incidents). In Preesall, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Freckleton Village recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preesall recorded 113. 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 Preesall?

      Violent crime in Freckleton Village totalled 111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Preesall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Freckleton Village and Preesall 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%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

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

      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 Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Freckleton Village and Preesall?

      Freckleton Village falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preesall 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 Preesall?

      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 Preesall on a crime map?

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

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