There are no crimes reported in the circular area with a 300-meter radius of the Farnworth area.
To understand the safety of Farnworth, we need to analyze Farnworth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Bolton:
In 2024, Farnworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolton average, with 3 crimes compared to 7.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Farnworth witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Bolton.
In 2023, Farnworth had fewer crimes than the Bolton average, with 7 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Farnworth witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Bolton.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Bolton, Farnworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Farnworth crimes were 3. The crime rate of Farnworth in 2024 was 4.68 (year) or 0.39 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bolton.
In 2023, the total crimes in Farnworth were around 7 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4.93 (year) or 0.41 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bolton.
| Area | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Farnworth) | Crimes | Rank (Farnworth) | Crimes | Rank (Farnworth) | |
| Great Lever | NA | NA | 43 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Horwich and Blackrod | NA | NA | 14 | 2 | 31 | 2 |
| Westhoughton North and Chew Moor | NA | NA | 12 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Tonge with the Haulgh | NA | NA | 7 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Bromley Cross | NA | NA | 11 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| Heaton and Lostock | NA | NA | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Halliwell | NA | NA | 2 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Horwich North East | NA | NA | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Kearsley | NA | NA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 |
| Harper Green | NA | NA | 1 | 18 | 5 | 10 |
| Rumworth | NA | NA | 2 | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| Crompton | NA | NA | 1 | 17 | 2 | 11 |
| Smithills | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 12 |
| Astley Bridge | NA | NA | 2 | 12 | 1 | 19 |
| Westhoughton South | NA | NA | 2 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| Hulton | NA | NA | 2 | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| Little Lever and Darcy Lever | NA | NA | 1 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Breightmet | NA | NA | 1 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Bradshaw | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 18 |
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Farnworth postcode area is presented below.