Rishton vs Stanley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Rishton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Stanley Lancashire Constabulary

      Rishton vs Stanley Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rishton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Stanley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rishton
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      714
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      947
      476
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.6%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.6%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rishton
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      286 ↓12%
      198 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      195 ↓34%
      138 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑6%
      26 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑35%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      18 ↓22%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↓48%
      30 ↑7%
      Drugs
      11 ↓50%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      27 ↓21%
      22 ↑57%
      Robbery
      1 ↓89%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑11%
      32 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rishton safer than Stanley?

      Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 714 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Stanley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rishton vs Stanley?

      Rishton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rishton and Stanley?

      In Rishton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (286 incidents). In Stanley, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rishton and Stanley?

      Rishton recorded 195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 138. 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 Rishton vs Stanley?

      Violent crime in Rishton totalled 286 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rishton and Stanley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rishton recorded 947 crimes (now 714, a change of -24.6%). Stanley recorded 476 crimes previously (now 497, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rishton and Stanley?

      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. Rishton has a resolution rate of 21.6% and Stanley has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rishton and Stanley?

      Rishton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Stanley 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 Rishton and Stanley?

      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 Rishton or Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rishton and Stanley. 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.