Greyfriars vs Heysham North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Greyfriars Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Heysham North Lancashire Constabulary

      Greyfriars vs Heysham North Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Greyfriars
      Lancashire Constabulary
      707 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Heysham North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,049 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greyfriars
      B Heysham North
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      707
      1,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      582
      821
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.5%
      ↑27.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greyfriars
      B Heysham North
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑25%
      366 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      159 ↓14%
      262 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑5%
      57 ↑90%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓9%
      52 ↑108%
      Burglary
      30 ↑114%
      45 ↑105%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑104%
      98 ↑40%
      Drugs
      13 ↑225%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      31 ↑63%
      37 ↑61%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑93%
      47 ↑213%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      18 ↑125%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑1000%
      11 ↑267%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑77%
      22 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Greyfriars is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greyfriars safer than Heysham North?

      Greyfriars has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 707 crimes in the last 12 months. Heysham North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,049 crimes. Greyfriars scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greyfriars vs Heysham North?

      Greyfriars shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heysham North shows +27.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greyfriars and Heysham North?

      In Greyfriars, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Heysham North, it is Violent Crime (366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greyfriars and Heysham North?

      Greyfriars recorded 159 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heysham North recorded 262. 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 Greyfriars vs Heysham North?

      Violent crime in Greyfriars totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 366 in Heysham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greyfriars and Heysham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greyfriars recorded 582 crimes (now 707, a change of +21.5%). Heysham North recorded 821 crimes previously (now 1,049, +27.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greyfriars and Heysham North?

      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. Greyfriars has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Heysham North has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greyfriars and Heysham North?

      Greyfriars falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Heysham North 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 Greyfriars and Heysham North?

      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 Greyfriars or Heysham North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greyfriars and Heysham North. 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.