Lurgan vs Ribchester

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

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

      Lurgan vs Ribchester Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Lurgan
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      6,598 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.6% 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 Lurgan
      B Ribchester
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,598
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,247
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.6%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lurgan
      B Ribchester
      Violent Crime
      2,033 ↓37%
      19 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,452 ↓33%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      250 ↓45%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↓45%
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      105 ↓30%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      636 ↓34%
      3 ↓50%
      Drugs
      330 ↓28%
      0
      Public Order
      22 ↓48%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      7 ↓61%
      0
      Shoplifting
      447 ↓40%
      3
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓80%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑8%
      0
      Other Crime
      160 ↓36%
      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 Lurgan safer than Ribchester?

      Lurgan has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,598 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 Lurgan vs Ribchester?

      Lurgan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.6% — 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 Lurgan and Ribchester?

      In Lurgan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,452 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 Lurgan and Ribchester?

      Lurgan recorded 2,452 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 Lurgan vs Ribchester?

      Violent crime in Lurgan totalled 2,033 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 Lurgan and Ribchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lurgan recorded 10,247 crimes (now 6,598, a change of -35.6%). Ribchester recorded 54 crimes previously (now 54, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lurgan 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. Lurgan 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 Lurgan and Ribchester?

      Lurgan 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 Lurgan 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 Lurgan or Ribchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lurgan 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.