Heysham Central vs Vivary bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Heysham Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Vivary bridge Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham Central vs Vivary bridge Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Heysham Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      566 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.1% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Vivary bridge
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,338 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heysham Central
      B Vivary bridge
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      566
      1,338
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      327
      1,397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑73.1%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham Central
      B Vivary bridge
      Violent Crime
      211 ↑97%
      446 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑20%
      400 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑200%
      58 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑77%
      31 ↓9%
      Burglary
      25 ↑257%
      38 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑91%
      111 ↑12%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      22 ↑29%
      Public Order
      13 ↑44%
      84 ↑22%
      Robbery
      2
      5 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑120%
      92 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑42%
      29 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham Central safer than Vivary bridge?

      Heysham Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 566 crimes in the last 12 months. Vivary bridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,338 crimes. Heysham Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heysham Central vs Vivary bridge?

      Heysham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +73.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Vivary bridge shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heysham Central and Vivary bridge?

      In Heysham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (211 incidents). In Vivary bridge, it is Violent Crime (446 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heysham Central and Vivary bridge?

      Heysham Central recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vivary bridge recorded 400. 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 Vivary bridge?

      Violent crime in Heysham Central totalled 211 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 446 in Vivary bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heysham Central and Vivary bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham Central recorded 327 crimes (now 566, a change of +73.1%). Vivary bridge recorded 1,397 crimes previously (now 1,338, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham Central and Vivary bridge?

      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 28.8% and Vivary bridge has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham Central and Vivary bridge?

      Heysham Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Vivary bridge 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 Vivary bridge?

      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 Vivary bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heysham Central and Vivary bridge. 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.