Ribbleton vs Silverdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Ribbleton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Ribbleton vs Silverdale Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ribbleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,584 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Silverdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ribbleton
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,584
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,574
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.6%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ribbleton
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      543 ↑19%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      411 ↓23%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      120 ↑10%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓12%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      38 ↑19%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↓14%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      54 ↑59%
      1
      Public Order
      68 ↓3%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      63 ↑110%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑16%
      0
      Other Crime
      47 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Silverdale is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ribbleton safer than Silverdale?

      Ribbleton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,584 crimes in the last 12 months. Silverdale has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 35 crimes. Silverdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ribbleton vs Silverdale?

      Ribbleton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Silverdale shows -27.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ribbleton and Silverdale?

      In Ribbleton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (543 incidents). In Silverdale, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ribbleton and Silverdale?

      Ribbleton recorded 411 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Silverdale recorded 8. 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 Ribbleton vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Ribbleton totalled 543 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Silverdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ribbleton and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ribbleton recorded 1,574 crimes (now 1,584, a change of +0.6%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ribbleton and Silverdale?

      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. Ribbleton has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ribbleton and Silverdale?

      Ribbleton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Silverdale 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 Ribbleton and Silverdale?

      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 Ribbleton or Silverdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ribbleton and Silverdale. 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.