Broad Oak vs Ribchester

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Broad Oak Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Broad Oak vs Ribchester Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Broad Oak
      Lancashire Constabulary
      629 crimes / 12m
      ↑175.9% trend
      15.2% 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 Broad Oak
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      629
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      228
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑175.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broad Oak
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      276 ↑376%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↑106%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑57%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑93%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      18 ↑64%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑318%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      0
      Public Order
      32 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑35%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↑325%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broad Oak safer than Ribchester?

      Broad Oak has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 629 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 Broad Oak vs Ribchester?

      Broad Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +175.9% — 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 Broad Oak and Ribchester?

      In Broad Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (276 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 Broad Oak and Ribchester?

      Broad Oak recorded 128 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 Broad Oak vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Broad Oak totalled 276 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 Broad Oak and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broad Oak recorded 228 crimes (now 629, a change of +175.9%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Oak 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. Broad Oak has a resolution rate of 15.2% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broad Oak and Ribchester?

      Broad Oak 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 Broad Oak 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 Broad Oak or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Oak 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.