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Crime in Ribchester

Ribchester had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 20.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 12 Ribble Valley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Ribble Valley area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

PR3, Ribble Valley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ribchester

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20.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 12Ribble Valley rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
vehicle crimemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 3 Apr 2 May 1 Jun 3 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ribchester. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
vehicle crime225%
violence225%
public order113%
anti-social behaviour113%
burglary113%
theft113%

Ribchester against Ribble Valley

TypeRibchester per 1,000Middle Ribble Valley areaChange
Violence5.213.6–
Burglary2.61.7–
Vehicle crime5.21.6–
Anti-social behaviour2.65–
Theft and robbery2.63–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Longridge67.9▲ 7%
Wilpshire62.8▲ 43%
Ribchester20.9▼ 20%
Mellor18.6▼ 14%
Hurst Green7.1–
See every Ribble Valley area ranked on the crime in Ribble Valley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ribchester a safe area?

Ribchester had about 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 12 Ribble Valley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in Ribchester?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was vehicle crime (2), followed by violence (2) and public order (1).