Ellel vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Ellel Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Ellel vs Ribchester Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Ellel
      Lancashire Constabulary
      216 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ellel
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      216
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      269
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.7%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ellel
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓21%
      22 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓6%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑13%
      9 ↑800%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓57%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      10 ↓47%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓41%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      9 ↓36%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ellel is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 76/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ellel safer than Ribchester?

      Ellel has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Ellel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ellel vs Ribchester?

      Ellel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows +14.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ellel and Ribchester?

      In Ellel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ellel and Ribchester?

      Ellel recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 13. 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 Ellel vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Ellel totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ellel and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ellel recorded 269 crimes (now 216, a change of -19.7%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ellel 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. Ellel has a resolution rate of 100% and Ribchester has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ellel and Ribchester?

      Ellel 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 Ellel 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 Ellel or Ribchester on a crime map?

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