Preston Rural North vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Preston Rural North vs Ribchester Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      389 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      0% 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 Preston Rural North
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      389
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preston Rural North
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      134 ↓11%
      22 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↑9%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑5%
      9 ↑800%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      10 ↓58%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑7%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Public Order
      25 ↑178%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3
      3
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓40%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 51/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preston Rural North safer than Ribchester?

      Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 389 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 Preston Rural North vs Ribchester?

      Preston Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — 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 Preston Rural North and Ribchester?

      In Preston Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (134 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 Preston Rural North and Ribchester?

      Preston Rural North recorded 132 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 Preston Rural North vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Preston Rural North totalled 134 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 Preston Rural North and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preston Rural North recorded 392 crimes (now 389, a change of -0.8%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).

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

      Which police force covers Preston Rural North and Ribchester?

      Preston Rural North 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 Preston Rural North 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 Preston Rural North or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preston Rural North 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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