Ribchester vs Rishton

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

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

      Ribchester vs Rishton Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% 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 Ribchester
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      63
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      55
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ribchester
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      22 ↓4%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓38%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑800%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑200%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      0
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      2 ↑0%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      3
      21 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      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 Ribchester safer than Rishton?

      Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 63 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ribchester vs Rishton?

      Ribchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Ribchester and Rishton?

      In Ribchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 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 Ribchester and Rishton?

      Ribchester recorded 13 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 Ribchester vs Rishton?

      Violent crime in Ribchester totalled 22 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 Ribchester and Rishton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ribchester recorded 55 crimes (now 63, a change of +14.6%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ribchester 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. Ribchester 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 Ribchester and Rishton?

      Ribchester 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 Ribchester 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 Ribchester or Rishton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ribchester and Rishton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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