Fence & Higham vs Huncoat

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Huncoat Lancashire Constabulary

      Fence & Higham vs Huncoat Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Huncoat
      Lancashire Constabulary
      429 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      45.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fence & Higham
      B Huncoat
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      109
      429
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      380
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.2%
      ↑12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      45.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fence & Higham
      B Huncoat
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑46%
      178 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓17%
      114 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      24 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓38%
      34 ↑21%
      Burglary
      15 ↑88%
      13 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      23 ↓28%
      Drugs
      6
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      20 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      10 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fence & Higham safer than Huncoat?

      Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 109 crimes in the last 12 months. Huncoat has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 429 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fence & Higham vs Huncoat?

      Fence & Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Huncoat shows +12.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fence & Higham and Huncoat?

      In Fence & Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Huncoat, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fence & Higham and Huncoat?

      Fence & Higham recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Huncoat recorded 114. 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 Fence & Higham vs Huncoat?

      Violent crime in Fence & Higham totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Huncoat. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fence & Higham and Huncoat in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes (now 109, a change of +17.2%). Huncoat recorded 380 crimes previously (now 429, +12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fence & Higham and Huncoat?

      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. Fence & Higham has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Huncoat has 45.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fence & Higham and Huncoat?

      Fence & Higham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Huncoat 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 Fence & Higham and Huncoat?

      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 Fence & Higham or Huncoat on a crime map?

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

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