Highfield vs Ribchester
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Highfield vs Ribchester Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highfield safer than Ribchester?
Highfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,540 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 Highfield vs Ribchester?
Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +146.4% — 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 Highfield and Ribchester?
In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (671 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 Highfield and Ribchester?
Highfield recorded 320 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 Highfield vs Ribchester?
Violent crime in Highfield totalled 671 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 Highfield and Ribchester in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 625 crimes (now 1,540, a change of +146.4%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield 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. Highfield has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Highfield and Ribchester?
Highfield 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 Highfield 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 Highfield or Ribchester on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highfield and Ribchester. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.