Is Great Eccleston Safe?
Crime statistics for Great Eccleston. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 201 total crimes recorded in Great Eccleston
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Great Eccleston — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Eccleston safe?
Great Eccleston has a CrimeRadar safety score of 71/100, rated Safe. A total of 201 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 9.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Great Eccleston is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Great Eccleston in the last 12 months?
201 crimes were recorded in Great Eccleston in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 9.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (222 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 79 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Great Eccleston?
The most common crime in Great Eccleston is Violent Crime, with 79 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Great Eccleston increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Great Eccleston is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 9.5% — from 222 crimes in the previous 12 months to 201 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Great Eccleston?
Great Eccleston has a safety score of 71 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Great Eccleston compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?
Great Eccleston has a safety score of 71/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 39/100. Great Eccleston is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Great Eccleston?
27.3% of crimes recorded in Great Eccleston resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lancashire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Great Eccleston?
79 violent crimes were recorded in Great Eccleston in the last 12 months — representing 39.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 56 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Great Eccleston last updated?
The crime data for Great Eccleston was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Great Eccleston with other areas?
You can compare Great Eccleston with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.