Pilling vs Rishton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Pilling Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rishton Lancashire Constabulary

      Pilling vs Rishton Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Pilling
      Lancashire Constabulary
      125 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      0% 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 Pilling
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      125
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      142
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pilling
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓16%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↓27%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓71%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑250%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑167%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      3
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      1 ↓80%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      0
      21 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pilling safer than Rishton?

      Pilling has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 125 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Pilling scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pilling vs Rishton?

      Pilling shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Pilling and Rishton?

      In Pilling, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 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 Pilling and Rishton?

      Pilling recorded 36 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 Pilling vs Rishton?

      Violent crime in Pilling totalled 47 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 Pilling and Rishton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pilling recorded 142 crimes (now 125, a change of -12%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pilling 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. Pilling has a resolution rate of 0% and Rishton has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pilling and Rishton?

      Pilling 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 Pilling 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 Pilling or Rishton on a crime map?

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