Lytham East vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Lytham East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Lytham East vs Ribchester Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Lytham East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lytham East
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      299
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      305
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lytham East
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓1%
      22 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓5%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓50%
      9 ↑800%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓17%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Public Order
      14 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      3
      3
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑175%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lytham East safer than Ribchester?

      Lytham East has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lytham East vs Ribchester?

      Lytham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows +14.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lytham East and Ribchester?

      In Lytham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lytham East and Ribchester?

      Lytham East recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 13. 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 Lytham East vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Lytham East totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lytham East and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lytham East recorded 305 crimes (now 299, a change of -2%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lytham East 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. Lytham East has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Ribchester has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lytham East and Ribchester?

      Lytham East 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 Lytham East 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 Lytham East or Ribchester on a crime map?

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

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