Greenlands vs Ribbleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Greenlands Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ribbleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Greenlands vs Ribbleton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Greenlands
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,064 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.1% trend
      19.6% 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 Greenlands
      B Ribbleton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,064
      1,584
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      749
      1,574
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.1%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenlands
      B Ribbleton
      Violent Crime
      438 ↑50%
      543 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      266 ↑16%
      411 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      68 ↑209%
      120 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑30%
      51 ↓12%
      Burglary
      28 ↓15%
      38 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑13%
      144 ↓14%
      Drugs
      21 ↑163%
      54 ↑59%
      Public Order
      46 ↑92%
      68 ↓3%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑81%
      63 ↑110%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑100%
      29 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑23%
      47 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribbleton is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenlands safer than Ribbleton?

      Greenlands has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,064 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribbleton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,584 crimes. Ribbleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenlands vs Ribbleton?

      Greenlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Greenlands and Ribbleton?

      In Greenlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (438 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 Greenlands and Ribbleton?

      Greenlands recorded 266 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 Greenlands vs Ribbleton?

      Violent crime in Greenlands totalled 438 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 Greenlands and Ribbleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenlands recorded 749 crimes (now 1,064, a change of +42.1%). Ribbleton recorded 1,574 crimes previously (now 1,584, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenlands 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. Greenlands has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Ribbleton has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenlands and Ribbleton?

      Greenlands 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 Greenlands 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 Greenlands or Ribbleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greenlands and Ribbleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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