Overton - Lancaster vs Preesall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Overton - Lancaster vs Preesall Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      250
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      267
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑3%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓19%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓40%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑88%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑11%
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Overton - Lancaster safer than Preesall?

      Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Overton - Lancaster vs Preesall?

      Overton - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preesall shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Overton - Lancaster and Preesall?

      In Overton - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Preesall, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Overton - Lancaster and Preesall?

      Overton - Lancaster recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preesall recorded 113. 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 - Lancaster vs Preesall?

      Violent crime in Overton - Lancaster totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Preesall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Overton - Lancaster and Preesall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Overton - Lancaster recorded 267 crimes (now 250, a change of -6.4%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Overton - Lancaster and Preesall?

      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 - Lancaster has a resolution rate of 0% and Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Overton - Lancaster and Preesall?

      Overton - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preesall 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 - Lancaster and Preesall?

      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 - Lancaster or Preesall on a crime map?

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

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