Ribchester vs West Pennine

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      West Pennine Lancashire Constabulary

      Ribchester vs West Pennine Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      West Pennine
      Lancashire Constabulary
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ribchester
      B West Pennine
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      63
      349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      55
      370
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↓5.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ribchester
      B West Pennine
      Violent Crime
      22 ↓4%
      107 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓38%
      110 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑800%
      28 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      20 ↓33%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      19 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑200%
      36 ↑6%
      Drugs
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      2 ↑0%
      14 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      3
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↓20%
      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 West Pennine?

      Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 63 crimes in the last 12 months. West Pennine has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 349 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ribchester vs West Pennine?

      Ribchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Pennine shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ribchester and West Pennine?

      In Ribchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In West Pennine, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ribchester and West Pennine?

      Ribchester recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Pennine recorded 110. 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 West Pennine?

      Violent crime in Ribchester totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in West Pennine. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ribchester and West Pennine 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%). West Pennine recorded 370 crimes previously (now 349, -5.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ribchester and West Pennine?

      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 West Pennine has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ribchester and West Pennine?

      Ribchester falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. West Pennine 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 West Pennine?

      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 West Pennine on a crime map?

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

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