Leyland Central vs Overton - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Leyland Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Leyland Central vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Leyland Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      942 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leyland Central
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      942
      250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      789
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.4%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leyland Central
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      288 ↑77%
      96 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      260 ↑26%
      70 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓10%
      12 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑33%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      29 ↑45%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑10%
      11 ↓42%
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      50 ↑56%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      1
      Shoplifting
      142 ↓36%
      10 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑58%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leyland Central safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Leyland Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 942 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 250 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leyland Central vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Leyland Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leyland Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Leyland Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (288 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leyland Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      Leyland Central recorded 260 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 70. 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 Leyland Central vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Leyland Central totalled 288 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leyland Central and Overton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leyland Central recorded 789 crimes (now 942, a change of +19.4%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 267 crimes previously (now 250, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leyland Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      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. Leyland Central has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leyland Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      Leyland Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Lancaster 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 Leyland Central and Overton - Lancaster?

      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 Leyland Central or Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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