Overton - Hyndburn vs Warren

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Overton - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Warren Lancashire Constabulary

      Overton - Hyndburn vs Warren Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Overton - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      40.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Warren
      Lancashire Constabulary
      597 crimes / 12m
      ↑77.2% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Overton - Hyndburn
      B Warren
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      640
      597
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      594
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.7%
      ↑77.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.6%
      13.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Overton - Hyndburn
      B Warren
      Violent Crime
      232 ↑14%
      274 ↑108%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      168 ↓7%
      119 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑8%
      23 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓58%
      6 ↓54%
      Burglary
      21 ↑110%
      18 ↑157%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓8%
      49 ↑113%
      Drugs
      6 ↑500%
      34 ↑325%
      Public Order
      25 ↑25%
      26 ↑86%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      4 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↑182%
      14
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑180%
      25 ↑108%
      Overall Verdict
      A Overton - Hyndburn is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 21/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Overton - Hyndburn safer than Warren?

      Overton - Hyndburn has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 640 crimes in the last 12 months. Warren has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 597 crimes. Overton - Hyndburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Overton - Hyndburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warren shows +77.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Overton - Hyndburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (232 incidents). In Warren, it is Violent Crime (274 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Overton - Hyndburn recorded 168 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warren recorded 119. 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 Overton - Hyndburn vs Warren?

      Violent crime in Overton - Hyndburn totalled 232 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 274 in Warren. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Overton - Hyndburn recorded 594 crimes (now 640, a change of +7.7%). Warren recorded 337 crimes previously (now 597, +77.2%).

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

      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. Overton - Hyndburn has a resolution rate of 40.6% and Warren has 13.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Overton - Hyndburn and Warren?

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

      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 Overton - Hyndburn or Warren on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Overton - Hyndburn and Warren. 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.