26 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Ribble Valley
Compare crime rates across all 26 wards in Ribble Valley. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Derby & Thornley | 111.1 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Littlemoor | 97.7 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Whalley Nethertown | 87.5 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Alston & Hothersall | 73.0 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Primrose | 72.0 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Wiswell & Barrow | 55.6 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Brockhall & Dinckley | 44.0 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Ribchester | 43.9 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Salthill | 42.3 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury | 40.6 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Gisburn & Rimington | 37.3 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Sabden | 37.1 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Bowland | 34.1 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Edisford & Low Moor | 33.5 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Billington & Langho | 30.4 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 16 | West Bradford & Grindleton | 30.2 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Wilpshire & Ramsgreave | 29.0 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 18 | East Whalley, Read & Simonstone | 29.0 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Dilworth | 28.4 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Whalley & Painter Wood | 28.0 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Chatburn | 27.4 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Hurst Green & Whitewell | 24.9 | 1 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Chipping | 22.7 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 24 | St Mary's | 17.7 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Mellor | 12.0 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton | 10.7 | 1 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Ribble Valley has the highest crime rate?
Derby & Thornley has the highest crime rate in Ribble Valley, with 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Ribble Valley?
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has the lowest crime rate among Ribble Valley's wards, with 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Ribble Valley have?
Ribble Valley has 26 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.