Heysham South vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Heysham South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham South vs Ribchester Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Heysham South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      20.3% 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 Heysham South
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      596
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.7%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham South
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      270 ↑38%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↓30%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑39%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      22 ↑47%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑28%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      11 ↓8%
      0
      Public Order
      24 ↑85%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑240%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓38%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 24/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham South safer than Ribchester?

      Heysham South has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 596 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 Heysham South vs Ribchester?

      Heysham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Heysham South and Ribchester?

      In Heysham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (270 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 Heysham South and Ribchester?

      Heysham South recorded 127 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 Heysham South vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Heysham South totalled 270 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 Heysham South and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham South recorded 524 crimes (now 596, a change of +13.7%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham South 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. Heysham South has a resolution rate of 20.3% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham South and Ribchester?

      Heysham South 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 Heysham South 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 Heysham South or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heysham South 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.