Preston Rural North vs Ribchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Preston Rural North vs Ribchester Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.4% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      54 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preston Rural North
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      311
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      417
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.4%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preston Rural North
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓31%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↓17%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓29%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓54%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      9 ↓61%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓7%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      21 ↑91%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      3
      3
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓60%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preston Rural North safer than Ribchester?

      Preston Rural North has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 311 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 54 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 -25.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows 0% (falling). 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 Anti-Social Behaviour (109 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (19 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 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 12. 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 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 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 417 crimes (now 311, a change of -25.4%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      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 25% and Ribchester has 100%. 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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