Howick & Priory vs Longholme

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Howick & Priory Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Longholme Lancashire Constabulary

      Howick & Priory vs Longholme Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Howick & Priory
      Lancashire Constabulary
      517 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      28% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Longholme
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,006 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      29% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Howick & Priory
      B Longholme
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      517
      1,006
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      574
      906
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Howick & Priory
      B Longholme
      Violent Crime
      170 ↓2%
      323 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↓24%
      216 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑0%
      75 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑3%
      38 ↑12%
      Burglary
      23 ↑44%
      35 ↑84%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓46%
      81 ↑42%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      20 ↓43%
      Public Order
      21 ↓19%
      58 ↑61%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      5 ↓58%
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑11%
      122 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      6 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑30%
      23 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Howick & Priory is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Howick & Priory safer than Longholme?

      Howick & Priory has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 517 crimes in the last 12 months. Longholme has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,006 crimes. Howick & Priory scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Howick & Priory vs Longholme?

      Howick & Priory shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Longholme shows +11% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Howick & Priory and Longholme?

      In Howick & Priory, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Longholme, it is Violent Crime (323 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Howick & Priory and Longholme?

      Howick & Priory recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longholme recorded 216. 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 Howick & Priory vs Longholme?

      Violent crime in Howick & Priory totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 323 in Longholme. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Howick & Priory and Longholme in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Howick & Priory recorded 574 crimes (now 517, a change of -9.9%). Longholme recorded 906 crimes previously (now 1,006, +11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Howick & Priory and Longholme?

      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. Howick & Priory has a resolution rate of 28% and Longholme has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Howick & Priory and Longholme?

      Howick & Priory falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Longholme 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 Howick & Priory and Longholme?

      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 Howick & Priory or Longholme on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Howick & Priory and Longholme. 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.