Marsh Mill vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Marsh Mill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsh Mill vs Ribchester Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Marsh Mill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      502 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.4% trend
      26% 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 Marsh Mill
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      502
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      368
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.4%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsh Mill
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      192 ↑47%
      22 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↓12%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑169%
      9 ↑800%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑114%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      13 ↑8%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑25%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      0
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑417%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsh Mill safer than Ribchester?

      Marsh Mill has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 502 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 Marsh Mill vs Ribchester?

      Marsh Mill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Marsh Mill and Ribchester?

      In Marsh Mill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 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 Marsh Mill and Ribchester?

      Marsh Mill recorded 110 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 Marsh Mill vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Marsh Mill totalled 192 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 Marsh Mill and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsh Mill recorded 368 crimes (now 502, a change of +36.4%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh Mill 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. Marsh Mill has a resolution rate of 26% and Ribchester has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsh Mill and Ribchester?

      Marsh Mill 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 Marsh Mill 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 Marsh Mill or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsh Mill 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.