Hareholme with Waterfoot vs Squires Gate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hareholme with Waterfoot Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Squires Gate Lancashire Constabulary

      Hareholme with Waterfoot vs Squires Gate Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hareholme with Waterfoot
      Lancashire Constabulary
      935 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Squires Gate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↑57.3% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hareholme with Waterfoot
      B Squires Gate
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      935
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,008
      553
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↑57.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.7%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hareholme with Waterfoot
      B Squires Gate
      Violent Crime
      316 ↑2%
      360 ↑107%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      288 ↓20%
      214 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓4%
      50 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑3%
      13 ↓59%
      Burglary
      44 ↑16%
      19 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↓23%
      62 ↑94%
      Drugs
      21 ↓5%
      16 ↑23%
      Public Order
      43 ↓22%
      50 ↑213%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑79%
      51 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓12%
      20 ↑122%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hareholme with Waterfoot is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hareholme with Waterfoot safer than Squires Gate?

      Hareholme with Waterfoot has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 935 crimes in the last 12 months. Squires Gate has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 870 crimes. Hareholme with Waterfoot scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hareholme with Waterfoot vs Squires Gate?

      Hareholme with Waterfoot shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Squires Gate shows +57.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hareholme with Waterfoot and Squires Gate?

      In Hareholme with Waterfoot, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (316 incidents). In Squires Gate, it is Violent Crime (360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hareholme with Waterfoot and Squires Gate?

      Hareholme with Waterfoot recorded 288 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Squires Gate recorded 214. 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 Hareholme with Waterfoot vs Squires Gate?

      Violent crime in Hareholme with Waterfoot totalled 316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Squires Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hareholme with Waterfoot and Squires Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hareholme with Waterfoot recorded 1,008 crimes (now 935, a change of -7.2%). Squires Gate recorded 553 crimes previously (now 870, +57.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hareholme with Waterfoot and Squires Gate?

      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. Hareholme with Waterfoot has a resolution rate of 37.7% and Squires Gate has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hareholme with Waterfoot and Squires Gate?

      Hareholme with Waterfoot falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Squires Gate 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 Hareholme with Waterfoot and Squires Gate?

      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 Hareholme with Waterfoot or Squires Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hareholme with Waterfoot and Squires Gate. 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.