Norbreck vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Norbreck Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      St Oswald's - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary

      Norbreck vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Norbreck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      22.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      375 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      56.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norbreck
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      702
      375
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      464
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.3%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      56.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norbreck
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn
      Violent Crime
      260 ↑64%
      122 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑46%
      96 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑18%
      20 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑20%
      49 ↑17%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      27 ↑35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑39%
      27 ↓18%
      Drugs
      12 ↑50%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      33 ↑136%
      6 ↓25%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑433%
      5 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Oswald's - Hyndburn is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norbreck safer than St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Norbreck has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 702 crimes in the last 12 months. St Oswald's - Hyndburn has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 375 crimes. St Oswald's - Hyndburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norbreck vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Norbreck shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Oswald's - Hyndburn shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norbreck and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      In Norbreck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In St Oswald's - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norbreck and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Norbreck recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 96. 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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Violent crime in Norbreck totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Oswald's - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norbreck and St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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%). St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 397 crimes previously (now 375, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norbreck and St Oswald's - 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. Norbreck has a resolution rate of 22.9% and St Oswald's - Hyndburn has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norbreck and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?

      Norbreck falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Oswald's - 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 Norbreck and St Oswald's - 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 Norbreck or St Oswald's - Hyndburn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norbreck and St Oswald's - Hyndburn. 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.