Middleforth vs Overton - Hyndburn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Middleforth Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Overton - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary

      Middleforth vs Overton - Hyndburn Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Middleforth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      862 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Overton - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      40.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middleforth
      B Overton - Hyndburn
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      862
      640
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      711
      594
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.2%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      40.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middleforth
      B Overton - Hyndburn
      Violent Crime
      344 ↑24%
      232 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      236 ↑18%
      168 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑34%
      40 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑37%
      25 ↓58%
      Burglary
      30 ↑76%
      21 ↑110%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑16%
      44 ↓8%
      Drugs
      10 ↑43%
      6 ↑500%
      Public Order
      39 ↑26%
      25 ↑25%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↑3%
      48 ↑182%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓40%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓5%
      14 ↑180%
      Overall Verdict
      B Overton - Hyndburn is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middleforth safer than Overton - Hyndburn?

      Middleforth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 862 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Hyndburn has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 640 crimes. Overton - Hyndburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middleforth vs Overton - Hyndburn?

      Middleforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Hyndburn shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Middleforth and Overton - Hyndburn?

      In Middleforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (344 incidents). In Overton - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (232 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middleforth and Overton - Hyndburn?

      Middleforth recorded 236 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Hyndburn recorded 168. 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 Middleforth vs Overton - Hyndburn?

      Violent crime in Middleforth totalled 344 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 232 in Overton - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middleforth and Overton - Hyndburn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middleforth recorded 711 crimes (now 862, a change of +21.2%). Overton - Hyndburn recorded 594 crimes previously (now 640, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middleforth and Overton - Hyndburn?

      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. Middleforth has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Overton - Hyndburn has 40.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middleforth and Overton - Hyndburn?

      Middleforth falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - Hyndburn 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 Middleforth and Overton - Hyndburn?

      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 Middleforth or Overton - Hyndburn on a crime map?

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

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