Highfield vs Pheasants Wood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Highfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Pheasants Wood Lancashire Constabulary

      Highfield vs Pheasants Wood Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,107 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.1% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Pheasants Wood
      Lancashire Constabulary
      223 crimes / 12m
      ↑84.3% trend
      21.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B Pheasants Wood
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,107
      223
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      598
      121
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑85.1%
      ↑84.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      21.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B Pheasants Wood
      Violent Crime
      495 ↑109%
      117 ↑125%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↑23%
      37 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑139%
      9 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑121%
      9 ↑200%
      Burglary
      19 ↑111%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑148%
      16 ↑45%
      Drugs
      14 ↑27%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      55 ↑112%
      8 ↑100%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑3300%
      8 ↑60%
      Theft from Person
      5
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      2
      Other Crime
      28 ↑40%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pheasants Wood is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than Pheasants Wood?

      Highfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,107 crimes in the last 12 months. Pheasants Wood has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 223 crimes. Pheasants Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Pheasants Wood?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +85.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pheasants Wood shows +84.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Pheasants Wood?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (495 incidents). In Pheasants Wood, it is Violent Crime (117 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Pheasants Wood?

      Highfield recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pheasants Wood recorded 37. 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 Highfield vs Pheasants Wood?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 495 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 117 in Pheasants Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Pheasants Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 598 crimes (now 1,107, a change of +85.1%). Pheasants Wood recorded 121 crimes previously (now 223, +84.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Pheasants Wood?

      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. Highfield has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Pheasants Wood has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and Pheasants Wood?

      Highfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Pheasants Wood 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 Highfield and Pheasants Wood?

      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 Highfield or Pheasants Wood on a crime map?

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

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