Earnshaw Bridge vs Rishton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Earnshaw Bridge Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rishton Lancashire Constabulary

      Earnshaw Bridge vs Rishton Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Earnshaw Bridge
      Lancashire Constabulary
      574 crimes / 12m
      ↑74.5% trend
      24.1% 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 Earnshaw Bridge
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      574
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      329
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74.5%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      256 ↑144%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓17%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑74%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑112%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      27 ↑125%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      13
      21 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑109%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Earnshaw Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 25/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Earnshaw Bridge safer than Rishton?

      Earnshaw Bridge has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 574 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earnshaw Bridge vs Rishton?

      Earnshaw Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74.5% — 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 Earnshaw Bridge and Rishton?

      In Earnshaw Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (256 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 Earnshaw Bridge and Rishton?

      Earnshaw Bridge recorded 101 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 Earnshaw Bridge vs Rishton?

      Violent crime in Earnshaw Bridge totalled 256 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 Earnshaw Bridge and Rishton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earnshaw Bridge recorded 329 crimes (now 574, a change of +74.5%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Earnshaw Bridge 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. Earnshaw Bridge has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Rishton has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Earnshaw Bridge and Rishton?

      Earnshaw Bridge 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 Earnshaw Bridge 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 Earnshaw Bridge or Rishton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Earnshaw Bridge 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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