Ribchester vs Wensley Fold
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ribchester vs Wensley Fold 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 Wensley Fold?
Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 63 crimes in the last 12 months. Wensley Fold has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,932 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ribchester vs Wensley Fold?
Ribchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wensley Fold shows +78.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ribchester and Wensley Fold?
In Ribchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Wensley Fold, it is Violent Crime (700 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ribchester and Wensley Fold?
Ribchester recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wensley Fold recorded 505. 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 Wensley Fold?
Violent crime in Ribchester totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 700 in Wensley Fold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ribchester and Wensley Fold 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%). Wensley Fold recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 1,932, +78.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ribchester and Wensley Fold?
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 Wensley Fold has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ribchester and Wensley Fold?
Ribchester falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wensley Fold 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 Wensley Fold?
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 Wensley Fold on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ribchester and Wensley Fold. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.