Poulton - Lancaster vs Squires Gate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Poulton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Squires Gate Lancashire Constabulary

      Poulton - Lancaster vs Squires Gate Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Poulton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,009 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Squires Gate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↑57.3% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poulton - Lancaster
      B Squires Gate
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,009
      870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,544
      553
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.1%
      ↑57.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poulton - Lancaster
      B Squires Gate
      Violent Crime
      635 ↑34%
      360 ↑107%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      554 ↑21%
      214 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      107 ↑27%
      50 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓2%
      13 ↓59%
      Burglary
      67 ↑20%
      19 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      195 ↑34%
      62 ↑94%
      Drugs
      80 ↑38%
      16 ↑23%
      Public Order
      97 ↑18%
      50 ↑213%
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑107%
      51 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑0%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑42%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑28%
      20 ↑122%
      Overall Verdict
      A Poulton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 2/100 vs 2/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poulton - Lancaster safer than Squires Gate?

      Poulton - Lancaster has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,009 crimes in the last 12 months. Squires Gate has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 870 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poulton - Lancaster vs Squires Gate?

      Poulton - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Squires Gate shows +57.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poulton - Lancaster and Squires Gate?

      In Poulton - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (635 incidents). In Squires Gate, it is Violent Crime (360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poulton - Lancaster and Squires Gate?

      Poulton - Lancaster recorded 554 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Squires Gate recorded 214. 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 Poulton - Lancaster vs Squires Gate?

      Violent crime in Poulton - Lancaster totalled 635 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Squires Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poulton - Lancaster and Squires Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poulton - Lancaster recorded 1,544 crimes (now 2,009, a change of +30.1%). Squires Gate recorded 553 crimes previously (now 870, +57.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poulton - Lancaster and Squires Gate?

      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. Poulton - Lancaster has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Squires Gate has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poulton - Lancaster and Squires Gate?

      Poulton - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Squires Gate 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 Poulton - Lancaster and Squires Gate?

      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 Poulton - Lancaster or Squires Gate on a crime map?

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

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