Bowland vs Ribbleton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bowland vs Ribbleton 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 Bowland safer than Ribbleton?
Bowland has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 58 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribbleton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,584 crimes. Bowland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bowland vs Ribbleton?
Bowland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ribbleton shows +0.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bowland and Ribbleton?
In Bowland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Ribbleton, it is Violent Crime (543 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowland and Ribbleton?
Bowland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribbleton recorded 411. 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 Bowland vs Ribbleton?
Violent crime in Bowland totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 543 in Ribbleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bowland and Ribbleton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowland recorded 72 crimes (now 58, a change of -19.4%). Ribbleton recorded 1,574 crimes previously (now 1,584, +0.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowland and Ribbleton?
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. Bowland has a resolution rate of 0% and Ribbleton has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bowland and Ribbleton?
Bowland falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ribbleton 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 Bowland and Ribbleton?
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 Bowland or Ribbleton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowland and Ribbleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.