Heysham Central vs University - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Heysham Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham Central vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Heysham Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      566 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.1% trend
      28.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heysham Central
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      566
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      327
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑73.1%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham Central
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      211 ↑97%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑20%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑200%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑77%
      3
      Burglary
      25 ↑257%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑91%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      13 ↑44%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑120%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      12 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↑42%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham Central safer than University - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 566 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heysham Central vs University - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +73.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heysham Central and University - Lancaster?

      In Heysham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (211 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heysham Central and University - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 13. 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 Heysham Central vs University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Heysham Central totalled 211 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heysham Central and University - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham Central recorded 327 crimes (now 566, a change of +73.1%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham Central 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. Heysham Central has a resolution rate of 28.8% and University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham Central and University - Lancaster?

      Heysham Central 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 Heysham Central 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 Heysham Central or University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heysham Central 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.