Ribchester vs Skelmersdale North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ribchester vs Skelmersdale North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ribchester safer than Skelmersdale North?
Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 63 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale North has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 726 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ribchester vs Skelmersdale North?
Ribchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skelmersdale North shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ribchester and Skelmersdale North?
In Ribchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Skelmersdale North, it is Violent Crime (277 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ribchester and Skelmersdale North?
Ribchester recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelmersdale North recorded 182. 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 Skelmersdale North?
Violent crime in Ribchester totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 277 in Skelmersdale North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ribchester and Skelmersdale North 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%). Skelmersdale North recorded 656 crimes previously (now 726, +10.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ribchester and Skelmersdale North?
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 Skelmersdale North has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ribchester and Skelmersdale North?
Ribchester falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skelmersdale North 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 Skelmersdale North?
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 Skelmersdale North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ribchester and Skelmersdale North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.