Netherton vs Roe Lee

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Netherton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Roe Lee Lancashire Constabulary

      Netherton vs Roe Lee Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Netherton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      744 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      34.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Roe Lee
      Lancashire Constabulary
      786 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      37.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Netherton
      B Roe Lee
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      744
      786
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      645
      882
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.4%
      ↓10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Netherton
      B Roe Lee
      Violent Crime
      300 ↑32%
      247 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      184 ↑11%
      167 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑43%
      44 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓42%
      99 ↓59%
      Burglary
      30 ↑43%
      31 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑19%
      76 ↑21%
      Drugs
      7 ↓42%
      24 ↑50%
      Public Order
      28 ↓7%
      26 ↓32%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓13%
      34 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑100%
      20 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Roe Lee is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Netherton safer than Roe Lee?

      Netherton has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 744 crimes in the last 12 months. Roe Lee has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 786 crimes. Roe Lee scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Netherton vs Roe Lee?

      Netherton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Roe Lee shows -10.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Netherton and Roe Lee?

      In Netherton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (300 incidents). In Roe Lee, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Netherton and Roe Lee?

      Netherton recorded 184 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roe Lee recorded 167. 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 Netherton vs Roe Lee?

      Violent crime in Netherton totalled 300 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Roe Lee. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Netherton and Roe Lee in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Netherton recorded 645 crimes (now 744, a change of +15.4%). Roe Lee recorded 882 crimes previously (now 786, -10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Netherton and Roe Lee?

      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. Netherton has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Roe Lee has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Netherton and Roe Lee?

      Netherton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Roe Lee 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 Netherton and Roe Lee?

      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 Netherton or Roe Lee on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Netherton and Roe Lee. 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.