Baxenden vs Goodshaw & Cribden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Baxenden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Goodshaw & Cribden Lancashire Constabulary

      Baxenden vs Goodshaw & Cribden Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Baxenden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Goodshaw & Cribden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      340 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.7% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baxenden
      B Goodshaw & Cribden
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      232
      340
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      199
      294
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↑15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baxenden
      B Goodshaw & Cribden
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑3%
      107 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓17%
      110 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑38%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑200%
      26 ↑44%
      Burglary
      15 ↑200%
      25 ↑178%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑86%
      31 ↑15%
      Drugs
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Public Order
      5 ↓17%
      13 ↑63%
      Robbery
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓16%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baxenden safer than Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Baxenden has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Goodshaw & Cribden has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 340 crimes. Goodshaw & Cribden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baxenden vs Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Baxenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Goodshaw & Cribden shows +15.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baxenden and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      In Baxenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Goodshaw & Cribden, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baxenden and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Baxenden recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Goodshaw & Cribden recorded 110. 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 Baxenden vs Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Violent crime in Baxenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Goodshaw & Cribden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baxenden and Goodshaw & Cribden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baxenden recorded 199 crimes (now 232, a change of +16.6%). Goodshaw & Cribden recorded 294 crimes previously (now 340, +15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baxenden and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      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. Baxenden has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Goodshaw & Cribden has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baxenden and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Baxenden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Goodshaw & Cribden 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 Baxenden and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      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 Baxenden or Goodshaw & Cribden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baxenden and Goodshaw & Cribden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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