Norbreck vs Scale Hall

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Norbreck Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Scale Hall Lancashire Constabulary

      Norbreck vs Scale Hall Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Norbreck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Scale Hall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,074 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.7% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norbreck
      B Scale Hall
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      702
      1,074
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      464
      890
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.3%
      ↑20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norbreck
      B Scale Hall
      Violent Crime
      260 ↑64%
      384 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑46%
      255 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑18%
      58 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑20%
      34 ↑100%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      61 ↑126%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑39%
      123 ↑34%
      Drugs
      12 ↑50%
      20 ↑11%
      Public Order
      33 ↑136%
      41 ↑64%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑433%
      42 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      15 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      23 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Norbreck is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norbreck safer than Scale Hall?

      Norbreck has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 702 crimes in the last 12 months. Scale Hall has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,074 crimes. Norbreck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norbreck vs Scale Hall?

      Norbreck shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scale Hall shows +20.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norbreck and Scale Hall?

      In Norbreck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In Scale Hall, it is Violent Crime (384 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norbreck and Scale Hall?

      Norbreck recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scale Hall recorded 255. 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 Norbreck vs Scale Hall?

      Violent crime in Norbreck totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 384 in Scale Hall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norbreck and Scale Hall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norbreck recorded 464 crimes (now 702, a change of +51.3%). Scale Hall recorded 890 crimes previously (now 1,074, +20.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norbreck and Scale Hall?

      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. Norbreck has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Scale Hall has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norbreck and Scale Hall?

      Norbreck falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scale Hall 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 Norbreck and Scale Hall?

      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 Norbreck or Scale Hall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norbreck and Scale Hall. 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.