Overton - Lancaster vs West End - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      West End - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Overton - Lancaster vs West End - Lancaster Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      West End - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B West End - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      250
      1,682
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      267
      1,227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑37.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B West End - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      96 ↑3%
      574 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓19%
      376 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓40%
      115 ↑89%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑88%
      61 ↑61%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      45 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓42%
      155 ↑18%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      59 ↑119%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      74 ↑61%
      Robbery
      1
      9 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑11%
      128 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      28 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      19 ↑90%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      36 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      A Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Overton - Lancaster safer than West End - Lancaster?

      Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. West End - Lancaster has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,682 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Overton - Lancaster vs West End - Lancaster?

      Overton - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West End - Lancaster shows +37.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Overton - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (96 incidents). In West End - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (574 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Overton - Lancaster recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West End - Lancaster recorded 376. 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 West End - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Overton - Lancaster totalled 96 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 574 in West End - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Overton - Lancaster and West End - Lancaster 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%). West End - Lancaster recorded 1,227 crimes previously (now 1,682, +37.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Overton - Lancaster and West End - 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. Overton - Lancaster has a resolution rate of 0% and West End - Lancaster has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Overton - Lancaster and West End - Lancaster?

      Overton - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. West End - 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 Overton - Lancaster and West End - 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 Overton - Lancaster or West End - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Overton - Lancaster and West End - 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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