Littlemoor vs Rishton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Littlemoor Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rishton Lancashire Constabulary

      Littlemoor vs Rishton Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Littlemoor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      407 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.2% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rishton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Littlemoor
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      407
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      301
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.2%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Littlemoor
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      142 ↑38%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↑4%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑6%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓46%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      16 ↑33%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑119%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      27 ↑170%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑217%
      21 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑800%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Littlemoor is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Littlemoor safer than Rishton?

      Littlemoor has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 407 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Littlemoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Littlemoor vs Rishton?

      Littlemoor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rishton shows -24.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Littlemoor and Rishton?

      In Littlemoor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (142 incidents). In Rishton, it is Violent Crime (286 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Littlemoor and Rishton?

      Littlemoor recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rishton recorded 195. 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 Littlemoor vs Rishton?

      Violent crime in Littlemoor totalled 142 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 286 in Rishton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Littlemoor and Rishton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Littlemoor recorded 301 crimes (now 407, a change of +35.2%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Littlemoor and Rishton?

      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. Littlemoor has a resolution rate of 31.2% and Rishton has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Littlemoor and Rishton?

      Littlemoor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rishton 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 Littlemoor and Rishton?

      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 Littlemoor or Rishton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Littlemoor and Rishton. 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.