Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Rishton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Brierfield East & Cloverhill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rishton Lancashire Constabulary

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Rishton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      3,381 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rishton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,381
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,157
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.1%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brierfield East & Cloverhill
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      1,282 ↑16%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      922 ↓4%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      190 ↑23%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      115 ↓29%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      107 ↓5%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↑17%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      89 ↑35%
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      144 ↑2%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      22 ↑16%
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↑54%
      21 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓63%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑38%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      91 ↓6%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rishton is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brierfield East & Cloverhill safer than Rishton?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,381 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Rishton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Rishton?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rishton shows -24.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Rishton?

      In Brierfield East & Cloverhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,282 incidents). In Rishton, it is Violent Crime (286 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Rishton?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill recorded 922 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rishton recorded 195. 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 Brierfield East & Cloverhill vs Rishton?

      Violent crime in Brierfield East & Cloverhill totalled 1,282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 286 in Rishton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Rishton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brierfield East & Cloverhill recorded 3,157 crimes (now 3,381, a change of +7.1%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Rishton?

      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. Brierfield East & Cloverhill has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Rishton has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Rishton?

      Brierfield East & Cloverhill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rishton 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 Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Rishton?

      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 Brierfield East & Cloverhill or Rishton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brierfield East & Cloverhill and Rishton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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