Marsh vs Ribbleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Marsh Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ribbleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsh vs Ribbleton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Marsh
      Lancashire Constabulary
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.8% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ribbleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,584 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsh
      B Ribbleton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      832
      1,584
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      641
      1,574
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.8%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsh
      B Ribbleton
      Violent Crime
      249 ↑44%
      543 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      216 ↑13%
      411 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑25%
      120 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓24%
      51 ↓12%
      Burglary
      48 ↓28%
      38 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑25%
      144 ↓14%
      Drugs
      15 ↓17%
      54 ↑59%
      Public Order
      57 ↑111%
      68 ↓3%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      62 ↑343%
      63 ↑110%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑9%
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8
      29 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑77%
      47 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marsh is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsh safer than Ribbleton?

      Marsh has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 832 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribbleton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,584 crimes. Marsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsh vs Ribbleton?

      Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.8% — 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 Marsh and Ribbleton?

      In Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 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 Marsh and Ribbleton?

      Marsh recorded 216 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 Marsh vs Ribbleton?

      Violent crime in Marsh totalled 249 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 Marsh and Ribbleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsh recorded 641 crimes (now 832, a change of +29.8%). Ribbleton recorded 1,574 crimes previously (now 1,584, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh 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. Marsh has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Ribbleton has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsh and Ribbleton?

      Marsh 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 Marsh 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 Marsh or Ribbleton on a crime map?

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