Overton - Lancaster vs Scotforth East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary

      Overton - Lancaster vs Scotforth East Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      388 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.5% trend
      26% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B Scotforth East
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      227
      388
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      268
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↑14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      26%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Overton - Lancaster
      B Scotforth East
      Violent Crime
      98 ↑17%
      118 ↑62%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↓33%
      92 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓55%
      23 ↑188%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑88%
      8 ↓38%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      17 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓53%
      46 ↑77%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      6 ↑200%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓36%
      43 ↑34%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      10 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Overton - Lancaster safer than Scotforth East?

      Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 227 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth East has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 388 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Overton - Lancaster vs Scotforth East?

      Overton - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth East shows +14.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Overton - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Scotforth East, it is Violent Crime (118 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Overton - Lancaster recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth East recorded 92. 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 Scotforth East?

      Violent crime in Overton - Lancaster totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 118 in Scotforth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Overton - Lancaster recorded 268 crimes (now 227, a change of -15.3%). Scotforth East recorded 339 crimes previously (now 388, +14.5%).

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

      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 Scotforth East has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Overton - Lancaster and Scotforth East?

      Overton - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth East 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 Scotforth East?

      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 Scotforth East on a crime map?

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

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