Samlesbury & Walton vs St Mary's - Ribble Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    92/100
    Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      St Mary's - Ribble Valley Lancashire Constabulary

      Samlesbury & Walton vs St Mary's - Ribble Valley Results

      A
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      St Mary's - Ribble Valley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.5% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Samlesbury & Walton
      B St Mary's - Ribble Valley
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      25
      171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      36
      130
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.6%
      ↑31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Samlesbury & Walton
      B St Mary's - Ribble Valley
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓50%
      56 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓33%
      40 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      0
      12 ↑140%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓80%
      14 ↑8%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      9 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      0
      7 ↑600%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      1
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Samlesbury & Walton safer than St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 25 crimes in the last 12 months. St Mary's - Ribble Valley has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 171 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Samlesbury & Walton vs St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Samlesbury & Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Mary's - Ribble Valley shows +31.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Samlesbury & Walton and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      In Samlesbury & Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (10 incidents). In St Mary's - Ribble Valley, it is Violent Crime (56 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Samlesbury & Walton and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Samlesbury & Walton recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Mary's - Ribble Valley recorded 40. 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 Samlesbury & Walton vs St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Violent crime in Samlesbury & Walton totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 56 in St Mary's - Ribble Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Samlesbury & Walton and St Mary's - Ribble Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Samlesbury & Walton recorded 36 crimes (now 25, a change of -30.6%). St Mary's - Ribble Valley recorded 130 crimes previously (now 171, +31.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Samlesbury & Walton and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      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. Samlesbury & Walton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and St Mary's - Ribble Valley has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Samlesbury & Walton and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      Samlesbury & Walton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Mary's - Ribble Valley 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 Samlesbury & Walton and St Mary's - Ribble Valley?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton or St Mary's - Ribble Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Samlesbury & Walton and St Mary's - Ribble Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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