Earby & Coates vs Fence & Higham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Earby & Coates Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary

      Earby & Coates vs Fence & Higham Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Earby & Coates
      Lancashire Constabulary
      472 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      31.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Earby & Coates
      B Fence & Higham
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      472
      109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↑17.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earby & Coates
      B Fence & Higham
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑11%
      35 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↑21%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓7%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓24%
      5 ↓38%
      Burglary
      24 ↓20%
      15 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      6
      Public Order
      21 ↑5%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓89%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓38%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Earby & Coates safer than Fence & Higham?

      Earby & Coates has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 472 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 109 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earby & Coates vs Fence & Higham?

      Earby & Coates shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Earby & Coates and Fence & Higham?

      In Earby & Coates, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Earby & Coates and Fence & Higham?

      Earby & Coates recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 24. 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 Earby & Coates vs Fence & Higham?

      Violent crime in Earby & Coates totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Earby & Coates and Fence & Higham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earby & Coates recorded 459 crimes (now 472, a change of +2.8%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Earby & Coates and Fence & Higham?

      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. Earby & Coates has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Earby & Coates and Fence & Higham?

      Earby & Coates falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Fence & Higham 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 Earby & Coates and Fence & Higham?

      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 Earby & Coates or Fence & Higham on a crime map?

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

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