Highfield vs Stanley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Highfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Stanley Lancashire Constabulary

      Highfield vs Stanley 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
      40/100
      Below Average
      Stanley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,107
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      598
      476
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑85.1%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      495 ↑109%
      198 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↑23%
      138 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑139%
      26 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑121%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      19 ↑111%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑148%
      30 ↑7%
      Drugs
      14 ↑27%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      55 ↑112%
      22 ↑57%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑3300%
      32 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      5
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑40%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanley is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 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 Stanley?

      Highfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,107 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Stanley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Stanley?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +85.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Stanley?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (495 incidents). In Stanley, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Stanley?

      Highfield recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 138. 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 Stanley?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 495 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Stanley 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%). Stanley recorded 476 crimes previously (now 497, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Stanley?

      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 Stanley has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and Stanley?

      Highfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Stanley 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 Stanley?

      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 Stanley on a crime map?

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

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