Ramsbottom vs Smithills
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ramsbottom vs Smithills Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ramsbottom safer than Smithills?
Ramsbottom has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 10 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithills has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Ramsbottom scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ramsbottom vs Smithills?
Ramsbottom shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smithills shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ramsbottom and Smithills?
In Ramsbottom, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3 incidents). In Smithills, it is miscellaneous (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ramsbottom and Smithills?
Ramsbottom recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithills recorded 0. 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 Ramsbottom vs Smithills?
Violent crime in Ramsbottom totalled 3 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Smithills. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ramsbottom and Smithills in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ramsbottom recorded 0 crimes (now 10, a change of 0%). Smithills recorded 0 crimes previously (now 0, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ramsbottom and Smithills?
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. Ramsbottom has a resolution rate of 50% and Smithills has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ramsbottom and Smithills?
Ramsbottom falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Smithills is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ramsbottom and Smithills?
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 Ramsbottom or Smithills on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ramsbottom and Smithills. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.