Bolton & Slyne vs Heysham North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Bolton & Slyne Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Heysham North Lancashire Constabulary

      Bolton & Slyne vs Heysham North Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Bolton & Slyne
      Lancashire Constabulary
      280 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.4% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Heysham North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,049 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Heysham North
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      280
      1,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      225
      821
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.4%
      ↑27.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Heysham North
      Violent Crime
      120 ↑41%
      366 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑10%
      262 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑33%
      57 ↑90%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑150%
      52 ↑108%
      Burglary
      15 ↑36%
      45 ↑105%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑29%
      98 ↑40%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      9 ↑80%
      37 ↑61%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓15%
      47 ↑213%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      18 ↑125%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      11 ↑267%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      22 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bolton & Slyne is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bolton & Slyne safer than Heysham North?

      Bolton & Slyne has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 280 crimes in the last 12 months. Heysham North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,049 crimes. Bolton & Slyne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bolton & Slyne vs Heysham North?

      Bolton & Slyne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heysham North shows +27.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bolton & Slyne and Heysham North?

      In Bolton & Slyne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Heysham North, it is Violent Crime (366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bolton & Slyne and Heysham North?

      Bolton & Slyne recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heysham North recorded 262. 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 Bolton & Slyne vs Heysham North?

      Violent crime in Bolton & Slyne totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 366 in Heysham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bolton & Slyne and Heysham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bolton & Slyne recorded 225 crimes (now 280, a change of +24.4%). Heysham North recorded 821 crimes previously (now 1,049, +27.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bolton & Slyne and Heysham North?

      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. Bolton & Slyne has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Heysham North has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bolton & Slyne and Heysham North?

      Bolton & Slyne falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Heysham North 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 Bolton & Slyne and Heysham North?

      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 Bolton & Slyne or Heysham North on a crime map?

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

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