Shear Brow & Corporation Park vs University - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Shear Brow & Corporation Park Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Shear Brow & Corporation Park vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shear Brow & Corporation Park
      Lancashire Constabulary
      5,166 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shear Brow & Corporation Park
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,166
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,341
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shear Brow & Corporation Park
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      1,657 ↓1%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,468 ↓3%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      262 ↓3%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      273 ↓14%
      3
      Burglary
      107 ↓9%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      280 ↓1%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      195 ↑71%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      314 ↑15%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      57 ↓15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      351 ↓32%
      2
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑27%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑67%
      12 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↓2%
      0
      Other Crime
      102 ↓12%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shear Brow & Corporation Park safer than University - Lancaster?

      Shear Brow & Corporation Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,166 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shear Brow & Corporation Park vs University - Lancaster?

      Shear Brow & Corporation Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shear Brow & Corporation Park and University - Lancaster?

      In Shear Brow & Corporation Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,657 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shear Brow & Corporation Park and University - Lancaster?

      Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 1,468 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 13. 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park vs University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Shear Brow & Corporation Park totalled 1,657 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shear Brow & Corporation Park and University - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shear Brow & Corporation Park recorded 5,341 crimes (now 5,166, a change of -3.3%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shear Brow & Corporation Park and University - 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. Shear Brow & Corporation Park has a resolution rate of 23.5% and University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shear Brow & Corporation Park and University - Lancaster?

      Shear Brow & Corporation Park falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park and University - 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park or University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shear Brow & Corporation Park and University - 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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