Ribchester vs Waterloo

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Waterloo Lancashire Constabulary

      Ribchester vs Waterloo Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,191 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ribchester
      B Waterloo
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      63
      2,191
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      55
      1,715
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↑27.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ribchester
      B Waterloo
      Violent Crime
      22 ↓4%
      866 ↑55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓38%
      556 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑800%
      119 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      75 ↑7%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      85 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑200%
      170 ↑63%
      Drugs
      0
      61 ↑22%
      Public Order
      2 ↑0%
      121 ↑81%
      Robbery
      0
      10 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      3
      30 ↑173%
      Theft from Person
      0
      12 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      14 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      26 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      46 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ribchester safer than Waterloo?

      Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 63 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,191 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ribchester vs Waterloo?

      Ribchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo shows +27.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ribchester and Waterloo?

      In Ribchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Waterloo, it is Violent Crime (866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ribchester and Waterloo?

      Ribchester recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo recorded 556. 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 Waterloo?

      Violent crime in Ribchester totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 866 in Waterloo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ribchester and Waterloo 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%). Waterloo recorded 1,715 crimes previously (now 2,191, +27.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ribchester and Waterloo?

      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 Waterloo has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ribchester and Waterloo?

      Ribchester falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Waterloo 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 Waterloo?

      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 Waterloo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ribchester and Waterloo. 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.