Gawthorpe vs Sabden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Gawthorpe Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Sabden Lancashire Constabulary

      Gawthorpe vs Sabden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Gawthorpe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,121 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      20.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Sabden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gawthorpe
      B Sabden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,121
      66
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,110
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1%
      ↓27.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gawthorpe
      B Sabden
      Violent Crime
      424 ↑34%
      32 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      314 ↓25%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓5%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      43 ↑39%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓1%
      4 ↓67%
      Drugs
      15 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      48 ↑7%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓39%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      39 ↑34%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sabden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gawthorpe safer than Sabden?

      Gawthorpe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,121 crimes in the last 12 months. Sabden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 66 crimes. Sabden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gawthorpe vs Sabden?

      Gawthorpe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sabden shows -27.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gawthorpe and Sabden?

      In Gawthorpe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (424 incidents). In Sabden, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gawthorpe and Sabden?

      Gawthorpe recorded 314 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sabden recorded 13. 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 Gawthorpe vs Sabden?

      Violent crime in Gawthorpe totalled 424 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Sabden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gawthorpe and Sabden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gawthorpe recorded 1,110 crimes (now 1,121, a change of +1%). Sabden recorded 91 crimes previously (now 66, -27.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gawthorpe and Sabden?

      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. Gawthorpe has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Sabden has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gawthorpe and Sabden?

      Gawthorpe falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Sabden 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 Gawthorpe and Sabden?

      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 Gawthorpe or Sabden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gawthorpe and Sabden. 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.