Heysham South vs Overton - Hyndburn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Heysham South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Overton - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham South vs Overton - Hyndburn Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Heysham South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Overton - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      40.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heysham South
      B Overton - Hyndburn
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      557
      640
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      500
      594
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      40.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham South
      B Overton - Hyndburn
      Violent Crime
      235 ↑22%
      232 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↓12%
      168 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑0%
      40 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑21%
      25 ↓58%
      Burglary
      19 ↑46%
      21 ↑110%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑27%
      44 ↓8%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      6 ↑500%
      Public Order
      17 ↑13%
      25 ↑25%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑233%
      48 ↑182%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      14 ↑180%
      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 South safer than Overton - Hyndburn?

      Heysham South has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 557 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Hyndburn has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 640 crimes. Heysham South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heysham South vs Overton - Hyndburn?

      Heysham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Hyndburn shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heysham South and Overton - Hyndburn?

      In Heysham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (235 incidents). In Overton - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (232 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heysham South and Overton - Hyndburn?

      Heysham South recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Hyndburn recorded 168. 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 South vs Overton - Hyndburn?

      Violent crime in Heysham South totalled 235 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 232 in Overton - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heysham South and Overton - Hyndburn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham South recorded 500 crimes (now 557, a change of +11.4%). Overton - Hyndburn recorded 594 crimes previously (now 640, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham South and Overton - Hyndburn?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Overton - Hyndburn has 40.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham South and Overton - Hyndburn?

      Heysham South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Hyndburn 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 South and Overton - Hyndburn?

      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 South or Overton - Hyndburn on a crime map?

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

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