Barnoldswick vs St Mary's - Ribble Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Barnoldswick Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      St Mary's - Ribble Valley Lancashire Constabulary

      Barnoldswick vs St Mary's - Ribble Valley Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Barnoldswick
      Lancashire Constabulary
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      St Mary's - Ribble Valley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.5% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnoldswick
      B St Mary's - Ribble Valley
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      549
      171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      591
      130
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↑31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnoldswick
      B St Mary's - Ribble Valley
      Violent Crime
      201 ↑3%
      56 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓25%
      40 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑31%
      12 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑20%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      16 ↑45%
      12 ↑140%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓15%
      14 ↑8%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      35 ↑9%
      9 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓29%
      7 ↑600%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Mary's - Ribble Valley is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnoldswick safer than St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Barnoldswick has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. St Mary's - Ribble Valley has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 171 crimes. St Mary's - Ribble Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnoldswick vs St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Barnoldswick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Mary's - Ribble Valley shows +31.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnoldswick and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      In Barnoldswick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In St Mary's - Ribble Valley, it is Violent Crime (56 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnoldswick and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Barnoldswick recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Mary's - Ribble Valley recorded 40. 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 St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Violent crime in Barnoldswick totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 56 in St Mary's - Ribble Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnoldswick and St Mary's - Ribble Valley 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%). St Mary's - Ribble Valley recorded 130 crimes previously (now 171, +31.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnoldswick and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      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 St Mary's - Ribble Valley has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnoldswick and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Barnoldswick falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Mary's - Ribble Valley 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 St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      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 St Mary's - Ribble Valley on a crime map?

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

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