Great Eccleston vs Kirkham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Kirkham Lancashire Constabulary

      Great Eccleston vs Kirkham Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Kirkham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      10.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Eccleston
      B Kirkham
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      163
      776
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      224
      772
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.2%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Eccleston
      B Kirkham
      Violent Crime
      68 ↓30%
      290 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓26%
      231 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓18%
      31 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      11 ↓35%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      16 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓23%
      80 ↑19%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↑10%
      Public Order
      5 ↓50%
      24 ↓14%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      23 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      46 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Great Eccleston is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Eccleston safer than Kirkham?

      Great Eccleston has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 163 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 776 crimes. Great Eccleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Eccleston vs Kirkham?

      Great Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kirkham shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Great Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Kirkham, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Great Eccleston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kirkham recorded 231. 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 Great Eccleston vs Kirkham?

      Violent crime in Great Eccleston totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Kirkham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Eccleston recorded 224 crimes (now 163, a change of -27.2%). Kirkham recorded 772 crimes previously (now 776, +0.5%).

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

      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. Great Eccleston has a resolution rate of 0% and Kirkham has 10.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Eccleston and Kirkham?

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

      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 Great Eccleston or Kirkham on a crime map?

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