Blackburn South East vs Ribchester

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Blackburn South East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Blackburn South East vs Ribchester Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Blackburn South East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,394 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.9% trend
      18.1% 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 Blackburn South East
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,394
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,802
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackburn South East
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      1,118 ↑54%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      432 ↓11%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      118 ↑37%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑1%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      48 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      208 ↑33%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      48 ↑60%
      0
      Public Order
      158 ↑58%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      12 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      79 ↑204%
      3
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑37%
      0
      Other Crime
      64 ↑39%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackburn South East safer than Ribchester?

      Blackburn South East has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,394 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 Blackburn South East vs Ribchester?

      Blackburn South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — 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 Blackburn South East and Ribchester?

      In Blackburn South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,118 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 Blackburn South East and Ribchester?

      Blackburn South East recorded 432 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 Blackburn South East vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Blackburn South East totalled 1,118 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 Blackburn South East and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackburn South East recorded 1,802 crimes (now 2,394, a change of +32.9%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn South East 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. Blackburn South East has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackburn South East and Ribchester?

      Blackburn South East 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 Blackburn South East 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 Blackburn South East or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackburn South East 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.