Gannow vs Squires Gate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Gannow Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Squires Gate Lancashire Constabulary

      Gannow vs Squires Gate Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gannow
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,155 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.3% trend
      28.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Squires Gate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↑57.3% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gannow
      B Squires Gate
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,155
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      725
      553
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑59.3%
      ↑57.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.5%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gannow
      B Squires Gate
      Violent Crime
      454 ↑65%
      360 ↑107%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      216 ↑38%
      214 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑100%
      50 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑30%
      13 ↓59%
      Burglary
      80 ↑100%
      19 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↑15%
      62 ↑94%
      Drugs
      17 ↑240%
      16 ↑23%
      Public Order
      68 ↑119%
      50 ↑213%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↑124%
      51 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑150%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑13%
      20 ↑122%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gannow safer than Squires Gate?

      Gannow has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,155 crimes in the last 12 months. Squires Gate has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 870 crimes. Gannow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gannow vs Squires Gate?

      Gannow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Squires Gate shows +57.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gannow and Squires Gate?

      In Gannow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (454 incidents). In Squires Gate, it is Violent Crime (360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gannow and Squires Gate?

      Gannow recorded 216 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Squires Gate recorded 214. 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 Gannow vs Squires Gate?

      Violent crime in Gannow totalled 454 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Squires Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gannow and Squires Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gannow recorded 725 crimes (now 1,155, a change of +59.3%). Squires Gate recorded 553 crimes previously (now 870, +57.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gannow and Squires Gate?

      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. Gannow has a resolution rate of 28.5% and Squires Gate has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gannow and Squires Gate?

      Gannow falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Squires Gate 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 Gannow and Squires Gate?

      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 Gannow or Squires Gate on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.