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New Forest crime rate

Overview of New Forest crime rate

With a medium crime rating, New Forest is positioned 14th amongst 25 neighbouring districts in terms of crime rates. The area noted 12,676 crimes in 2023, against a population of 175,785, leading to a crime rate of 72.11 per 1,000 people, a 10.41% decrease from the year before.

The most frequently reported crimes in New Forest are Violence and sexual offences (37.5%), Criminal damage and arson (10.0%), and Public order (9.8%), with the rarest being Possession of weapons (1.2%), Theft from the person (0.5%), and Robbery (0.4%).

Among its 34 wards, those with the highest crime rates include Boldre and Sway (137.5), Totton East (123.4), and Milton (New Forest) (116.5), while the safest are Bashley (35.2), Barton (New Forest) (34.7), and Hordle (24.9).

Within its postcode districts, the highest crime rates are observed in PO1 (279.1), SO43 (163.0), and SO40 (154.0), with the safest being BH24 (58.7), BH21 (36.4), and SP5 (35.8).

In New Forest, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 2.9% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.17% in 2021 and 1.53% in 2022. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 1.54% in 2021, 4.22% in 2022, and 2.06% in 2023, Burglary by 1.53% in 2020 and 2.93% in 2023, Other theft by 1.62% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 1.83% in 2023.

New Forest crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12676 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 4751 (37.5)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1265 (10.0)%
Public order – 1240 (9.8)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1086 (8.6)%
Other theft – 981 (7.7)%
Shoplifting – 955 (7.5)%
Vehicle crime – 709 (5.6)%
Burglary – 689 (5.4)%
Drugs – 375 (3.0)%
Other crime – 183 (1.4)%
Bicycle theft – 172 (1.4)%
Possession of weapons – 155 (1.2)%
Theft from the person – 68 (0.5)%
Robbery – 47 (0.4)%

How does New Forest compare against nearby areas ?

New Forest ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in New Forest wards

There are 34 wards within New Forest. Boldre and Sway, Totton East, Milton (New Forest) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under New Forest

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with New Forest. Highest crime rates in PO1, SO43, SO40 .

PO1 – 279.1
SO43 – 163.0
SO40 – 154.0
SO45 – 149.4
SO41 – 137.6
SO42 – 129.1
SO51 – 116.8

BH31 – 77.6
BH25 – 68.0
BH23 – 64.0
SP6 – 59.6
BH24 – 58.7
BH21 – 36.4
SP5 – 35.8

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Blackpool crime rate

North West / loarna

Overview of Blackpool crime rate

Blackpool is noted for its high crime rate, leading the chart at 1st place among 25 local areas. In 2023, it reported 30,310 crimes within a population of 141,036, yielding a crime rate of 214.91 per 1,000 people, which is a 6.85% reduction from the previous year.

The predominant crimes in Blackpool were Violence and sexual offences (34.2%), Anti-social behaviour (28.1%), and Criminal damage and arson (7.4%). The least frequent crimes included Robbery, Theft from the person, and Bicycle theft, each accounting for less than 1%.

Of the 21 wards in Blackpool, Talbot (775.2), Bloomfield (528.1), and Claremont (Blackpool) (524.8) registered the highest crime rates. The safest wards were Anchorsholme (71.5), Bispham (69.7), and Norbreck (68.7).

The summary does not include specific data on postcode districts within Blackpool.

Blackpool has experienced a significant increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, along with rises in Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Public order, and Shoplifting in subsequent years. Violence and sexual offences saw major increases in 2021 and 2022. Despite these rises, there were notable decreases in Anti-social behaviour from 2021 through 2023, with reductions in Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Other theft, and Public order over the years. A significant decline in Shoplifting, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences was also noted.

Blackpool crime incidents by crime type

A total of 30310 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 10377 (34.2)%
Anti-social behaviour – 8520 (28.1)%
Criminal damage and arson – 2240 (7.4)%
Shoplifting – 1821 (6.0)%
Other theft – 1691 (5.6)%
Public order – 1408 (4.6)%
Vehicle crime – 1254 (4.1)%
Burglary – 953 (3.1)%
Drugs – 560 (1.8)%
Other crime – 453 (1.5)%
Possession of weapons – 367 (1.2)%
Robbery – 279 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 207 (0.7)%
Bicycle theft – 180 (0.6)%

How does Blackpool compare against nearby areas ?

Blackpool ranks 1st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Blackpool wards

There are 21 wards within Blackpool. Talbot, Bloomfield, Claremont (Blackpool) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Blackpool

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Blackpool. Highest crime rates in FY1, FY4, FY3 .

FY1 – 462.8
FY4 – 169.0
FY3 – 142.1

FY2 – 120.3
FY8 – 81.7
FY5 – 70.2
FY6 – 58.0

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Harborough crime rate

East Midlands, North West, Sutton / loarna

Overview of Harborough crime rate

Harborough, with its low crime rating, ranks 23rd among 25 adjacent areas in terms of crime rates. The district reported 5,503 crimes in 2023, for a population of 97,625, yielding a crime rate of 56.37 per 1,000 people, a 3.48% decline from the previous year.

The most common crimes in Harborough are Violence and sexual offences (40.5%), Criminal damage and arson (10.0%), and Public order offences (9.4%), with the least frequent being theft from the person, bicycle theft, and robbery.

Of its 19 wards, Lutterworth East (107.2), Lubenham (92.2), and Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden (81.4) report the highest crime rates, whereas Market Harborough-Welland, Broughton Astley South & Leire, and Nevill are the safest.

Considering postcode districts within Harborough, LE2 (105.8), LE5 (82.4), and LE17 (62.8) experience the highest crime rates, in contrast to LE15, LE14, and LE8, which are the safest.

In Harborough, there was a slight increase in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020 and 2021. However, there has been a decrease in anti-social behaviour, burglary in 2020, other theft, shoplifting, and vehicle crime, indicating a mixed crime trend with both increases and decreases across different categories over the period.

Harborough crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5503 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2229 (40.5)%
Criminal damage and arson – 550 (10.0)%
Public order – 515 (9.4)%
Other theft – 479 (8.7)%
Anti-social behaviour – 378 (6.9)%
Vehicle crime – 370 (6.7)%
Burglary – 318 (5.8)%
Shoplifting – 281 (5.1)%
Other crime – 155 (2.8)%
Drugs – 114 (2.1)%
Possession of weapons – 44 (0.8)%
Theft from the person – 26 (0.5)%
Bicycle theft – 23 (0.4)%
Robbery – 21 (0.4)%

How does Harborough compare against nearby areas ?

Harborough ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Harborough wards

There are 19 wards within Harborough. Lutterworth East, Lubenham, Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Harborough

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Harborough. Highest crime rates in LE2, LE5, LE17 .

LE2 – 105.8
LE5 – 82.4
LE17 – 62.8
LE7 – 61.8
LE16 – 57.7

NN6 – 57.0
LE9 – 53.5
LE15 – 49.2
LE14 – 40.3
LE8 – 35.2

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Preston crime rate

North West / loarna

Overview of Preston crime rate

Preston is marked by a high crime rating,

securing the 2nd spot among 25 adjacent districts for its crime rate. In the year 2023, the area reported 23,091 crimes. Given its population of 147,835, the crime rate was 156.19 per 1,000 people, showing a 9.0% decrease from the prior year.

In Preston, the most frequent crime types were Violence and sexual offences (29.8%), Anti-social behaviour (29.3%), and Criminal damage and arson (7.8%), with the least common being Bicycle theft (1.2%), Robbery (0.8%), Theft from the person (0.5%).

Among the 16 wards in Preston, those with the highest crime rates include City Centre (486.1), St Matthew’s (Preston) (217.4), Plungington (200.1). The safest wards are Preston Rural North (62.2), Preston Rural East (56.1), Greyfriars (Preston) (52.6).

In terms of Postcode districts within Preston, the highest crime rates are found in PR1 (197.4), PR2 (109.3), PR4 (65.5). The safest postcode districts are PR4 (65.5), PR5 (60.8), PR3 (58.8).

In Preston, Anti-social behaviour experienced a significant increase of 27.32% in 2020, followed by decreases of 10.20% in 2021, 15.86% in 2022, and 5.13% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 2.07% in 2020, increased by 4.46% in 2021 and 2.34% in 2022, but then decreased by 4.83% in 2023. Burglary rates dropped by 2.29% in 2020. Criminal damage and arson rose by 1.96% in 2021 but fell by 2.14% in 2023. Other theft saw a decrease of 3.34% in 2020. Public order offenses decreased by 1.84% in 2020. Shoplifting saw a decrease of 3.74% in 2020 but increased by 2.04% in 2022. Vehicle crime decreased by 2.46% in 2020 and 1.57% in 2023, but increased by 1.75% in 2022. Bicycle theft saw an increase of 1.57% in 2022.

Preston crime incidents by crime type

A total of 23091 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 6890 (29.8)%
Anti-social behaviour – 6775 (29.3)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1807 (7.8)%
Other theft – 1471 (6.4)%
Shoplifting – 1345 (5.8)%
Public order – 1123 (4.9)%
Burglary – 999 (4.3)%
Vehicle crime – 990 (4.3)%
Drugs – 456 (2.0)%
Other crime – 351 (1.5)%
Possession of weapons – 301 (1.3)%
Bicycle theft – 266 (1.2)%
Robbery – 194 (0.8)%
Theft from the person – 123 (0.5)%

How does Preston compare against nearby areas ?

Preston ranks 2nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Preston wards

There are 16 wards within Preston. City Centre, St Matthew’s (Preston), Plungington has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Preston

There are 5 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Preston. Highest crime rates in PR1, PR2, PR4 .

PR1 – 197.4
PR2 – 109.3

PR4 – 65.5
PR5 – 60.8
PR3 – 58.8

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Wigan crime rate

North West / loarna

Overview of Wigan crime rate

Wigan has a medium crime rating, positioned 17th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rate. In 2023, there were 220 reported crime incidents in a population of 329330, bringing the crime rate to 0.67 per 1000 residents, a 19.64% increase from the previous year.

The leading crime types in Wigan include Violence and sexual offences (32.3%), Public order (15.5%), and Other theft (14.1%), with Robbery, Burglary, and Theft from the person being the least common.

Wigan comprises 21 wards, with Douglas, Orrell, and Shevington with Lower Ground experiencing the highest crime rates. Conversely, Abram, Worsley Mesnes, and Winstanley (Wigan) are the safest wards.

Examining Postcode districts within Wigan, WA12, WA3, and WN4 report higher crime rates, while M28, WN7, and WN2 are the safest.

In Wigan, the year 2020 witnessed a significant decrease across a broad range of crime types. Notably, Anti-social behaviour dropped by 10.88%, Burglary by 4.21%, and Criminal damage and arson by 6.18%. Other reductions included Other theft by 3.25%, Public order offenses by 4.57%, Shoplifting by 3.19%, Vehicle crime by 3.74%, and a remarkable decrease in Violence and sexual offences by 15.19%, indicating a notable improvement in safety and security for the community.

Wigan crime incidents by crime type

A total of 220 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 71 (32.3)%
Public order – 34 (15.5)%
Other theft – 31 (14.1)%
Anti-social behaviour – 21 (9.5)%
Criminal damage and arson – 17 (7.7)%
Drugs – 13 (5.9)%
Vehicle crime – 8 (3.6)%
Other crime – 8 (3.6)%
Shoplifting – 7 (3.2)%
Bicycle theft – 3 (1.4)%
Robbery – 2 (0.9)%
Burglary – 4 (1.8)%
Theft from the person – 1 (0.5)%

How does Wigan compare against nearby areas ?

Wigan ranks 17th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Wigan wards

There are 21 wards within Wigan. Douglas, Orrell, Shevington with Lower Ground has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 21 wards from high crime rate to low.