Gainsborough Uphills vs Ridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Gainsborough Uphills Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Ridge Humberside Police

      Gainsborough Uphills vs Ridge Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough Uphills
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,350 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.1% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Ridge
      Humberside Police
      209 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough Uphills
      B Ridge
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,350
      209
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,173
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.1%
      ↓21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough Uphills
      B Ridge
      Violent Crime
      468 ↑34%
      84 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      325 ↑27%
      20 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓27%
      26 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑36%
      7 ↓72%
      Burglary
      35 ↓40%
      14 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      156 ↓15%
      14 ↓42%
      Drugs
      19 ↑12%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      60 ↓3%
      23 ↑35%
      Robbery
      13 ↑160%
      2
      Shoplifting
      138 ↑25%
      5 ↓62%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      2
      Other Crime
      32 ↑19%
      9 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ridge is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gainsborough Uphills safer than Ridge?

      Gainsborough Uphills has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,350 crimes in the last 12 months. Ridge has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 209 crimes. Ridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Uphills vs Ridge?

      Gainsborough Uphills shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ridge shows -21.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough Uphills and Ridge?

      In Gainsborough Uphills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (468 incidents). In Ridge, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough Uphills and Ridge?

      Gainsborough Uphills recorded 325 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ridge recorded 20. 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 Gainsborough Uphills vs Ridge?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough Uphills totalled 468 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Ridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough Uphills and Ridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough Uphills recorded 1,173 crimes (now 1,350, a change of +15.1%). Ridge recorded 267 crimes previously (now 209, -21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Uphills and Ridge?

      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. Gainsborough Uphills has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Ridge has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough Uphills and Ridge?

      Gainsborough Uphills falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Ridge is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Gainsborough Uphills and Ridge?

      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 Gainsborough Uphills or Ridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough Uphills and Ridge. 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.