Kirkham vs Ribbleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Kirkham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ribbleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Kirkham vs Ribbleton Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Kirkham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      10.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Kirkham
      B Ribbleton
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      776
      1,584
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      772
      1,574
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.2%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkham
      B Ribbleton
      Violent Crime
      290 ↑9%
      543 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓4%
      411 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓3%
      120 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓35%
      51 ↓12%
      Burglary
      16 ↓36%
      38 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑19%
      144 ↓14%
      Drugs
      11 ↑10%
      54 ↑59%
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      68 ↓3%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓4%
      63 ↑110%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      29 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓6%
      47 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kirkham is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkham safer than Ribbleton?

      Kirkham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 776 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribbleton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,584 crimes. Kirkham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kirkham vs Ribbleton?

      Kirkham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — 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 Kirkham and Ribbleton?

      In Kirkham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 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 Kirkham and Ribbleton?

      Kirkham recorded 231 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 Kirkham vs Ribbleton?

      Violent crime in Kirkham totalled 290 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 Kirkham and Ribbleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkham recorded 772 crimes (now 776, a change of +0.5%). Ribbleton recorded 1,574 crimes previously (now 1,584, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkham 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. Kirkham has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Ribbleton has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkham and Ribbleton?

      Kirkham 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 Kirkham 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 Kirkham or Ribbleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkham and Ribbleton. 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.