Longholme vs Preesall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Longholme Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Longholme vs Preesall Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Longholme
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,006 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      29% 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 Longholme
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,006
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      906
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longholme
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      323 ↑19%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      216 ↓3%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓10%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑12%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      35 ↑84%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↑42%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      20 ↓43%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      58 ↑61%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      5 ↓58%
      1
      Shoplifting
      122 ↑17%
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑35%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longholme safer than Preesall?

      Longholme has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,006 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 Longholme vs Preesall?

      Longholme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — 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 Longholme and Preesall?

      In Longholme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (323 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 Longholme and Preesall?

      Longholme recorded 216 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 Longholme vs Preesall?

      Violent crime in Longholme totalled 323 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 Longholme and Preesall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longholme recorded 906 crimes (now 1,006, a change of +11%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longholme 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. Longholme has a resolution rate of 29% and Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longholme and Preesall?

      Longholme 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 Longholme 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 Longholme or Preesall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longholme 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.