Is Ewood Safe?
Crime statistics for Ewood. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 5,000 total crimes recorded in Ewood
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Ewood — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ewood safe?
Ewood has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,874 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 18.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Ewood are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Ewood in the last 12 months?
1,874 crimes were recorded in Ewood in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 18.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,580 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,633 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ewood?
The most common crime in Ewood is Violent Crime, with 1,633 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 87.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Ewood increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ewood is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 18.6% — from 1,580 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,874 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Ewood?
Ewood has a safety score of 4 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Ewood compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?
Ewood has a safety score of 4/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 34/100. Ewood is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ewood?
38.3% of crimes recorded in Ewood resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lancashire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Ewood?
1,633 violent crimes were recorded in Ewood in the last 12 months — representing 87.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,257 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Ewood last updated?
The crime data for Ewood was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Ewood with other areas?
You can compare Ewood with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.