Garstang vs Great Eccleston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Garstang Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary

      Garstang vs Great Eccleston Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Garstang
      Lancashire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      151 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.4% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Garstang
      B Great Eccleston
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      299
      151
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      350
      211
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.6%
      ↓28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Garstang
      B Great Eccleston
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓15%
      66 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑15%
      36 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓48%
      13 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓67%
      8 ↓27%
      Burglary
      11 ↓8%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓15%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      8 ↓43%
      4 ↓64%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓39%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Great Eccleston is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 64/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Garstang safer than Great Eccleston?

      Garstang has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Great Eccleston has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 151 crimes. Great Eccleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Garstang vs Great Eccleston?

      Garstang shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Great Eccleston shows -28.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Garstang and Great Eccleston?

      In Garstang, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). In Great Eccleston, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garstang and Great Eccleston?

      Garstang recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Great Eccleston recorded 36. 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 Garstang vs Great Eccleston?

      Violent crime in Garstang totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Great Eccleston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Garstang and Great Eccleston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garstang recorded 350 crimes (now 299, a change of -14.6%). Great Eccleston recorded 211 crimes previously (now 151, -28.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garstang and Great Eccleston?

      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. Garstang has a resolution rate of 0% and Great Eccleston has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Garstang and Great Eccleston?

      Garstang falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Great Eccleston 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 Garstang and Great Eccleston?

      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 Garstang or Great Eccleston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garstang and Great Eccleston. 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.