Coleraine vs Ribchester

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Coleraine Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Ribchester Lancashire Constabulary

      Coleraine vs Ribchester Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Coleraine
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      3,597 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Ribchester
      Lancashire Constabulary
      54 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coleraine
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,597
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,670
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.6%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coleraine
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      1,069 ↓39%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,263 ↓37%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      218 ↓12%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      79 ↓7%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      77 ↓31%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      366 ↓36%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      142 ↓53%
      0
      Public Order
      27 ↓45%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      223 ↓38%
      3
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓78%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓54%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↓14%
      0
      Other Crime
      85 ↓29%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ribchester is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coleraine safer than Ribchester?

      Coleraine has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,597 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 54 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coleraine vs Ribchester?

      Coleraine shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coleraine and Ribchester?

      In Coleraine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,263 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coleraine and Ribchester?

      Coleraine recorded 1,263 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 12. 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 Coleraine vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Coleraine totalled 1,069 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coleraine and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coleraine recorded 5,670 crimes (now 3,597, a change of -36.6%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coleraine and Ribchester?

      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. Coleraine has a resolution rate of 0% and Ribchester has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coleraine and Ribchester?

      Coleraine falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Ribchester 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 Coleraine and Ribchester?

      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 Coleraine or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coleraine and Ribchester. 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.