Hawes Side vs Ingol & Cottam

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Hawes Side Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Ingol & Cottam Lancashire Constabulary

      Hawes Side vs Ingol & Cottam Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Hawes Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,583 crimes / 12m
      ↑83% trend
      17.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ingol & Cottam
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,666 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      28% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hawes Side
      B Ingol & Cottam
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,583
      1,666
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      865
      1,692
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑83%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hawes Side
      B Ingol & Cottam
      Violent Crime
      691 ↑95%
      631 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      321 ↑38%
      486 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      90 ↑137%
      90 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↑56%
      55 ↓38%
      Burglary
      35 ↑46%
      60 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↑53%
      156 ↑11%
      Drugs
      35 ↑289%
      24 ↑71%
      Public Order
      70 ↑84%
      64 ↓30%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      12 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↑533%
      27 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑700%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑250%
      9 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑56%
      17 ↑89%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑107%
      34 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ingol & Cottam is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hawes Side safer than Ingol & Cottam?

      Hawes Side has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,583 crimes in the last 12 months. Ingol & Cottam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,666 crimes. Ingol & Cottam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hawes Side vs Ingol & Cottam?

      Hawes Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +83% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ingol & Cottam shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hawes Side and Ingol & Cottam?

      In Hawes Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (691 incidents). In Ingol & Cottam, it is Violent Crime (631 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hawes Side and Ingol & Cottam?

      Hawes Side recorded 321 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ingol & Cottam recorded 486. 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 Hawes Side vs Ingol & Cottam?

      Violent crime in Hawes Side totalled 691 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 631 in Ingol & Cottam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hawes Side and Ingol & Cottam in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hawes Side recorded 865 crimes (now 1,583, a change of +83%). Ingol & Cottam recorded 1,692 crimes previously (now 1,666, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hawes Side and Ingol & Cottam?

      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. Hawes Side has a resolution rate of 17.3% and Ingol & Cottam has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hawes Side and Ingol & Cottam?

      Hawes Side falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ingol & Cottam 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 Hawes Side and Ingol & Cottam?

      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 Hawes Side or Ingol & Cottam on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hawes Side and Ingol & Cottam. 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.