Lea & Larches vs Primrose

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lea & Larches Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Primrose Lancashire Constabulary

      Lea & Larches vs Primrose Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lea & Larches
      Lancashire Constabulary
      979 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Primrose
      Lancashire Constabulary
      376 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lea & Larches
      B Primrose
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      979
      376
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      945
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      31.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lea & Larches
      B Primrose
      Violent Crime
      352 ↑9%
      147 ↑101%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      287 ↑1%
      84 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑10%
      22 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓22%
      17 ↑6%
      Burglary
      37 ↑23%
      14 ↑180%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↑1%
      28 ↑40%
      Drugs
      17 ↑89%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      39 ↓25%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      4 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓5%
      22 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓5%
      12 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Primrose is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lea & Larches safer than Primrose?

      Lea & Larches has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 979 crimes in the last 12 months. Primrose has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 376 crimes. Primrose scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lea & Larches vs Primrose?

      Lea & Larches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Primrose shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lea & Larches and Primrose?

      In Lea & Larches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Primrose, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lea & Larches and Primrose?

      Lea & Larches recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Primrose recorded 84. 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 Lea & Larches vs Primrose?

      Violent crime in Lea & Larches totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Primrose. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lea & Larches and Primrose in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lea & Larches recorded 945 crimes (now 979, a change of +3.6%). Primrose recorded 316 crimes previously (now 376, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lea & Larches and Primrose?

      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. Lea & Larches has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Primrose has 31.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lea & Larches and Primrose?

      Lea & Larches falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Primrose 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 Lea & Larches and Primrose?

      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 Lea & Larches or Primrose on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lea & Larches and Primrose. 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.