Squires Gate vs St Andrew's - Hyndburn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Squires Gate Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St Andrew's - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary

      Squires Gate vs St Andrew's - Hyndburn Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Squires Gate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      870 crimes / 12m
      ↑57.3% trend
      20.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Andrew's - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,251 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.5% trend
      33.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Squires Gate
      B St Andrew's - Hyndburn
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      870
      1,251
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      553
      848
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑57.3%
      ↑47.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Squires Gate
      B St Andrew's - Hyndburn
      Violent Crime
      360 ↑107%
      495 ↑70%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      214 ↑44%
      294 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑52%
      43 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓59%
      74 ↑80%
      Burglary
      19 ↓39%
      48 ↑66%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑94%
      86 ↑34%
      Drugs
      16 ↑23%
      22 ↑120%
      Public Order
      50 ↑213%
      64 ↑100%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓2%
      79 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      3
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑122%
      25 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Andrew's - Hyndburn is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Squires Gate safer than St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      Squires Gate has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 870 crimes in the last 12 months. St Andrew's - Hyndburn has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,251 crimes. St Andrew's - Hyndburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Squires Gate vs St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      Squires Gate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +57.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Andrew's - Hyndburn shows +47.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Squires Gate and St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      In Squires Gate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (360 incidents). In St Andrew's - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (495 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Squires Gate and St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      Squires Gate recorded 214 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Andrew's - Hyndburn recorded 294. 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 Squires Gate vs St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      Violent crime in Squires Gate totalled 360 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 495 in St Andrew's - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Squires Gate and St Andrew's - Hyndburn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Squires Gate recorded 553 crimes (now 870, a change of +57.3%). St Andrew's - Hyndburn recorded 848 crimes previously (now 1,251, +47.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Squires Gate and St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      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. Squires Gate has a resolution rate of 20.7% and St Andrew's - Hyndburn has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Squires Gate and St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      Squires Gate falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Andrew's - Hyndburn 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 Squires Gate and St Andrew's - Hyndburn?

      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 Squires Gate or St Andrew's - Hyndburn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Squires Gate and St Andrew's - Hyndburn. 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.