Darwen West vs Ribbleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Darwen West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ribbleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Darwen West vs Ribbleton Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Darwen West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      730 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ribbleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,584 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      23.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwen West
      B Ribbleton
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      730
      1,584
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      930
      1,574
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.5%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwen West
      B Ribbleton
      Violent Crime
      261 ↓16%
      543 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↓22%
      411 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑15%
      120 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↓24%
      51 ↓12%
      Burglary
      16 ↓54%
      38 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓16%
      144 ↓14%
      Drugs
      7 ↓73%
      54 ↑59%
      Public Order
      35 ↓3%
      68 ↓3%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓37%
      63 ↑110%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓46%
      29 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      47 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darwen West is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwen West safer than Ribbleton?

      Darwen West has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 730 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribbleton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,584 crimes. Darwen West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwen West vs Ribbleton?

      Darwen West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.5% — 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 Darwen West and Ribbleton?

      In Darwen West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (261 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 Darwen West and Ribbleton?

      Darwen West recorded 213 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 Darwen West vs Ribbleton?

      Violent crime in Darwen West totalled 261 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 Darwen West and Ribbleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwen West recorded 930 crimes (now 730, a change of -21.5%). Ribbleton recorded 1,574 crimes previously (now 1,584, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwen West 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. Darwen West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Ribbleton has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwen West and Ribbleton?

      Darwen West 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 Darwen West 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 Darwen West or Ribbleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwen West and Ribbleton. 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.