Millom and South Copeland vs Ribchester

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Millom and South Copeland Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Millom and South Copeland vs Ribchester Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Millom and South Copeland
      Cumbria Constabulary
      259 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.9% trend
      0% 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 Millom and South Copeland
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      259
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      404
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Millom and South Copeland
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      136 ↓32%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      9 ↓31%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓74%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓40%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      9 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓5%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      11 ↓50%
      0
      Public Order
      19 ↓17%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓75%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓86%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↓30%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Millom and South Copeland safer than Ribchester?

      Millom and South Copeland has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 259 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 Millom and South Copeland vs Ribchester?

      Millom and South Copeland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Millom and South Copeland and Ribchester?

      In Millom and South Copeland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 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 Millom and South Copeland and Ribchester?

      Millom and South Copeland recorded 9 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 Millom and South Copeland vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Millom and South Copeland totalled 136 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 Millom and South Copeland and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Millom and South Copeland recorded 404 crimes (now 259, a change of -35.9%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Millom and South Copeland 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. Millom and South Copeland has a resolution rate of 0% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Millom and South Copeland and Ribchester?

      Millom and South Copeland 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 Millom and South Copeland 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 Millom and South Copeland or Ribchester on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.