Rishton vs Wyresdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rishton vs Wyresdale 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 Rishton safer than Wyresdale?
Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 714 crimes in the last 12 months. Wyresdale has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 158 crimes. Wyresdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rishton vs Wyresdale?
Rishton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wyresdale shows +21.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rishton and Wyresdale?
In Rishton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (286 incidents). In Wyresdale, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rishton and Wyresdale?
Rishton recorded 195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wyresdale recorded 47. 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 Wyresdale?
Violent crime in Rishton totalled 286 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Wyresdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rishton and Wyresdale 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%). Wyresdale recorded 130 crimes previously (now 158, +21.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rishton and Wyresdale?
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 Wyresdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rishton and Wyresdale?
Rishton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wyresdale 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 Wyresdale?
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 Wyresdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rishton and Wyresdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.