Benwell and Elswick vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Benwell and Elswick Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Benwell and Elswick vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Benwell and Elswick
      Northumbria Police
      5,643 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Benwell and Elswick
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,643
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,220
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.3%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Benwell and Elswick
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      1,985 ↓1%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      880 ↓26%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      386 ↓10%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      254 ↓36%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      213 ↓24%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      514 ↓9%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      244 ↓8%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      488 ↑4%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      98 ↑26%
      0
      Shoplifting
      299 ↑28%
      1
      Theft from Person
      44 ↓12%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↓43%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      138 ↓7%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Benwell and Elswick safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Benwell and Elswick has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,643 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Benwell and Elswick vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Benwell and Elswick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Benwell and Elswick and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Benwell and Elswick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,985 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Benwell and Elswick and Warton - Lancaster?

      Benwell and Elswick recorded 880 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Benwell and Elswick vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Benwell and Elswick totalled 1,985 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Benwell and Elswick and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Benwell and Elswick recorded 6,220 crimes (now 5,643, a change of -9.3%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Benwell and Elswick and Warton - 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. Benwell and Elswick has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Benwell and Elswick and Warton - Lancaster?

      Benwell and Elswick falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Warton - 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 Benwell and Elswick and Warton - 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 Benwell and Elswick or Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Benwell and Elswick and Warton - 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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