Barnoldswick vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Barnoldswick Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Barnoldswick vs Ribchester Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Barnoldswick
      Lancashire Constabulary
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnoldswick
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      549
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      591
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnoldswick
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      201 ↑3%
      22 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓25%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑31%
      9 ↑800%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑20%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      16 ↑45%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓15%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Public Order
      35 ↑9%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓29%
      3
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnoldswick safer than Ribchester?

      Barnoldswick has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnoldswick vs Ribchester?

      Barnoldswick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows +14.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnoldswick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnoldswick recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 13. 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 Barnoldswick vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Barnoldswick totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnoldswick recorded 591 crimes (now 549, a change of -7.1%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnoldswick 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. Barnoldswick has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Ribchester has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnoldswick and Ribchester?

      Barnoldswick falls within the Lancashire 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 Barnoldswick 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 Barnoldswick or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnoldswick 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.