Dalton vs Ribchester

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Dalton Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Dalton vs Ribchester Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Dalton
      Cumbria Constabulary
      526 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      54 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dalton
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      526
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      434
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.2%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalton
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      213 ↓5%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓2%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑53%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      15 ↑150%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑89%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      16 ↑33%
      0
      Public Order
      68 ↑48%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓50%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↑118%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalton safer than Ribchester?

      Dalton has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 526 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 54 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dalton vs Ribchester?

      Dalton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dalton and Ribchester?

      In Dalton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (213 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dalton and Ribchester?

      Dalton recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 12. 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 Dalton vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Dalton totalled 213 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dalton and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalton recorded 434 crimes (now 526, a change of +21.2%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalton and Ribchester?

      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. Dalton has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalton and Ribchester?

      Dalton falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Ribchester 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 Dalton and Ribchester?

      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 Dalton or Ribchester on a crime map?

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

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