Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      Northumbria Police
      3,264 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      36.4% 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,264
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,137
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      1,119 ↑2%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      718 ↑13%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      165 ↓6%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      165 ↑9%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      93 ↓2%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      241 ↓23%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      125 ↑67%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      235 ↓3%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      27 ↑80%
      0
      Shoplifting
      224 ↑13%
      1
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓10%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      98 ↑21%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,264 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,119 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Warton - Lancaster?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 718 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon totalled 1,119 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 3,137 crimes (now 3,264, a change of +4.1%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon 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. Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Warton - Lancaster?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon or Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon 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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