Norbreck vs Westgate - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Norbreck Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Westgate - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Norbreck vs Westgate - Lancaster Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Norbreck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      22.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Westgate - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,352 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      24.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norbreck
      B Westgate - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      702
      1,352
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      464
      1,154
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.3%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norbreck
      B Westgate - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      260 ↑64%
      440 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑46%
      344 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑18%
      72 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑20%
      56 ↑60%
      Burglary
      11 ↓35%
      40 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑39%
      149 ↑30%
      Drugs
      12 ↑50%
      47 ↑74%
      Public Order
      33 ↑136%
      59 ↓2%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑433%
      66 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      17 ↑143%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      15 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      39 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norbreck safer than Westgate - Lancaster?

      Norbreck has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 702 crimes in the last 12 months. Westgate - Lancaster has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,352 crimes. Norbreck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norbreck vs Westgate - Lancaster?

      Norbreck shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westgate - Lancaster shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norbreck and Westgate - Lancaster?

      In Norbreck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In Westgate - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (440 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norbreck and Westgate - Lancaster?

      Norbreck recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westgate - Lancaster recorded 344. 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 Westgate - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Norbreck totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 440 in Westgate - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norbreck and Westgate - Lancaster 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%). Westgate - Lancaster recorded 1,154 crimes previously (now 1,352, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norbreck and Westgate - Lancaster?

      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 Westgate - Lancaster has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norbreck and Westgate - Lancaster?

      Norbreck falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Westgate - Lancaster 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 Westgate - Lancaster?

      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 Westgate - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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