Garstang vs Heysham South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Garstang vs Heysham South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garstang safer than Heysham South?
Garstang has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 355 crimes in the last 12 months. Heysham South has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 557 crimes. Garstang scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Garstang vs Heysham South?
Garstang shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heysham South shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Garstang and Heysham South?
In Garstang, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (132 incidents). In Heysham South, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garstang and Heysham South?
Garstang recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heysham South recorded 149. 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 Heysham South?
Violent crime in Garstang totalled 93 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in Heysham South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Garstang and Heysham South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garstang recorded 351 crimes (now 355, a change of +1.1%). Heysham South recorded 500 crimes previously (now 557, +11.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garstang and Heysham South?
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 Heysham South has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Garstang and Heysham South?
Garstang falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Heysham South 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 Heysham South?
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 Heysham South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garstang and Heysham South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.