Blackburn South & Lower Darwen vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackburn South & Lower Darwen safer than St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 413 crimes in the last 12 months. St Oswald's - Hyndburn has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 375 crimes. Blackburn South & Lower Darwen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Oswald's - Hyndburn shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
In Blackburn South & Lower Darwen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In St Oswald's - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 96. 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 Blackburn South & Lower Darwen vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Violent crime in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Oswald's - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and St Oswald's - Hyndburn in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackburn South & Lower Darwen recorded 416 crimes (now 413, a change of -0.7%). St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 397 crimes previously (now 375, -5.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and St Oswald'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. Blackburn South & Lower Darwen has a resolution rate of 25% and St Oswald's - Hyndburn has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Oswald'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 Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and St Oswald'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 Blackburn South & Lower Darwen or St Oswald's - Hyndburn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and St Oswald's - Hyndburn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.