Great Eccleston vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Great Eccleston vs Ribchester Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.2% trend
      0% 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 Great Eccleston
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      163
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      224
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.2%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Eccleston
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      68 ↓30%
      22 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓26%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓18%
      9 ↑800%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓23%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Public Order
      5 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 74/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Eccleston safer than Ribchester?

      Great Eccleston has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 163 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Eccleston vs Ribchester?

      Great Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.2% — 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 Great Eccleston and Ribchester?

      In Great Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 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 Great Eccleston and Ribchester?

      Great Eccleston recorded 42 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 Great Eccleston vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Great Eccleston totalled 68 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 Great Eccleston and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Eccleston recorded 224 crimes (now 163, a change of -27.2%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).

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

      Which police force covers Great Eccleston and Ribchester?

      Great Eccleston 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 Great Eccleston 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 Great Eccleston or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Eccleston 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.