Overton - Lancaster vs Primrose

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Primrose Lancashire Constabulary

      Overton - Lancaster vs Primrose Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Primrose
      Lancashire Constabulary
      376 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B Primrose
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      250
      376
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      267
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      31.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B Primrose
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑3%
      147 ↑101%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓19%
      84 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓40%
      22 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑88%
      17 ↑6%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      14 ↑180%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      28 ↑40%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑11%
      22 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      12 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      A Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Overton - Lancaster safer than Primrose?

      Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Primrose has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 376 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Overton - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Primrose shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Overton - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In Primrose, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Overton - Lancaster recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Primrose recorded 84. 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 Primrose?

      Violent crime in Overton - Lancaster totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Primrose. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Overton - Lancaster and Primrose 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%). Primrose recorded 316 crimes previously (now 376, +19%).

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

      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 Primrose has 31.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Overton - Lancaster and Primrose?

      Overton - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Primrose 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 Primrose?

      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 Primrose on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Overton - Lancaster and Primrose. 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.