Great Eccleston vs University - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Great Eccleston vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      201 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      82 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.2% trend
      55.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Eccleston
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      201
      82
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      222
      104
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.5%
      ↓21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      55.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Eccleston
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      79 ↓25%
      15 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑12%
      21 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑38%
      22 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      3
      Burglary
      8 ↑100%
      2 ↓78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑9%
      3 ↑50%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      9 ↑125%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 71/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Eccleston safer than University - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 201 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 82 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Eccleston vs University - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -21.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Eccleston and University - Lancaster?

      In Great Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (79 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Eccleston and University - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 21. 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 Great Eccleston vs University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Great Eccleston totalled 79 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Eccleston and University - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Eccleston recorded 222 crimes (now 201, a change of -9.5%). University - Lancaster recorded 104 crimes previously (now 82, -21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Eccleston and University - 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. Great Eccleston has a resolution rate of 27.3% and University - Lancaster has 55.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Eccleston and University - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - 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 Great Eccleston and University - 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 Great Eccleston or University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Eccleston and University - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.