Hawes Side vs Netherton

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
      14/100
      Netherton Lancashire Constabulary

      Hawes Side vs Netherton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Hawes Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,583 crimes / 12m
      ↑83% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Netherton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      744 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      34.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hawes Side
      B Netherton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,583
      744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      865
      645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑83%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      34.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hawes Side
      B Netherton
      Violent Crime
      691 ↑95%
      300 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      321 ↑38%
      184 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      90 ↑137%
      40 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↑56%
      34 ↓42%
      Burglary
      35 ↑46%
      30 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↑53%
      56 ↑19%
      Drugs
      35 ↑289%
      7 ↓42%
      Public Order
      70 ↑84%
      28 ↓7%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↑533%
      27 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑700%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑250%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑56%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑107%
      18 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Netherton is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hawes Side safer than Netherton?

      Hawes Side has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,583 crimes in the last 12 months. Netherton has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 744 crimes. Netherton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hawes Side vs Netherton?

      Hawes Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +83% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Netherton shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hawes Side and Netherton?

      In Hawes Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (691 incidents). In Netherton, it is Violent Crime (300 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hawes Side and Netherton?

      Hawes Side recorded 321 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Netherton recorded 184. 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 Netherton?

      Violent crime in Hawes Side totalled 691 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 300 in Netherton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hawes Side and Netherton 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%). Netherton recorded 645 crimes previously (now 744, +15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hawes Side and Netherton?

      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 Netherton has 34.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hawes Side and Netherton?

      Hawes Side falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Netherton 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 Netherton?

      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 Netherton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hawes Side and Netherton. 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.