Lanehead vs Preesall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Lanehead Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Lanehead vs Preesall Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Lanehead
      Lancashire Constabulary
      806 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.7% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lanehead
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      806
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      569
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑41.7%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lanehead
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      332 ↑48%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑28%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑29%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑8%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      34 ↑100%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑16%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      19 ↑27%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      35 ↑59%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      7 ↑600%
      1
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑550%
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑26%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lanehead safer than Preesall?

      Lanehead has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 806 crimes in the last 12 months. Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lanehead vs Preesall?

      Lanehead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preesall shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lanehead and Preesall?

      In Lanehead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (332 incidents). In Preesall, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lanehead and Preesall?

      Lanehead recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preesall recorded 113. 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 Lanehead vs Preesall?

      Violent crime in Lanehead totalled 332 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Preesall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lanehead and Preesall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lanehead recorded 569 crimes (now 806, a change of +41.7%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lanehead and Preesall?

      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. Lanehead has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lanehead and Preesall?

      Lanehead falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preesall 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 Lanehead and Preesall?

      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 Lanehead or Preesall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lanehead and Preesall. 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.