Heysham Central vs Overton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Heysham Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham Central vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heysham Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      777 crimes / 12m
      ↑125.2% trend
      20.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heysham Central
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      777
      227
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      345
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑125.2%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham Central
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      310 ↑195%
      98 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑35%
      58 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑308%
      10 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑107%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      35 ↑289%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↑149%
      9 ↓53%
      Drugs
      15 ↑15%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      24 ↑167%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4
      1
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑107%
      7 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑160%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑36%
      10 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham Central safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 777 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 227 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heysham Central vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +125.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heysham Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Heysham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (310 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heysham Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 58. 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 Heysham Central vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Heysham Central totalled 310 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heysham Central and Overton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham Central recorded 345 crimes (now 777, a change of +125.2%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 268 crimes previously (now 227, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      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. Heysham Central has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Lancaster 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 Heysham Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Heysham Central or Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heysham Central and Overton - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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