Dilworth vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Dilworth Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Dilworth vs Ribchester Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Dilworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      81 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.7% trend
      30% 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 Dilworth
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      81
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      128
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.7%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dilworth
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      33 ↓40%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓33%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓20%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓45%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Public Order
      3 ↓25%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 85/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dilworth safer than Ribchester?

      Dilworth has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 81 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 Dilworth vs Ribchester?

      Dilworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Dilworth and Ribchester?

      In Dilworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (33 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 Dilworth and Ribchester?

      Dilworth recorded 18 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 Dilworth vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Dilworth totalled 33 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 Dilworth and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dilworth recorded 128 crimes (now 81, a change of -36.7%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dilworth 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. Dilworth has a resolution rate of 30% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dilworth and Ribchester?

      Dilworth 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 Dilworth 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 Dilworth or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dilworth 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.