Preesall vs Warbreck

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Preesall Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Warbreck Lancashire Constabulary

      Preesall vs Warbreck Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Warbreck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,270 crimes / 12m
      ↑50.7% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preesall
      B Warbreck
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      362
      1,270
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      396
      843
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑50.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      20.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preesall
      B Warbreck
      Violent Crime
      157 ↓8%
      504 ↑55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓14%
      289 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓47%
      80 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑13%
      60 ↑28%
      Burglary
      5 ↑67%
      34 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑25%
      109 ↑60%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      34 ↑113%
      Public Order
      31 ↑29%
      59 ↑119%
      Robbery
      1
      9 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      32 ↑68%
      Theft from Person
      1
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓82%
      44 ↑238%
      Overall Verdict
      A Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preesall safer than Warbreck?

      Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Warbreck has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,270 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preesall vs Warbreck?

      Preesall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Warbreck shows +50.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preesall and Warbreck?

      In Preesall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Warbreck, it is Violent Crime (504 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preesall and Warbreck?

      Preesall recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warbreck recorded 289. 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 Preesall vs Warbreck?

      Violent crime in Preesall totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 504 in Warbreck. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preesall and Warbreck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preesall recorded 396 crimes (now 362, a change of -8.6%). Warbreck recorded 843 crimes previously (now 1,270, +50.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preesall and Warbreck?

      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. Preesall has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Warbreck has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preesall and Warbreck?

      Preesall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Warbreck 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 Preesall and Warbreck?

      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 Preesall or Warbreck on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preesall and Warbreck. 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.