Crime Rate in Bowland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bowland

The total recorded crimes in Bowland, Ribble Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bowland crime rate of 909.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bowland, encompassing approximately 9 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bowland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bull Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hall Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bowland?

To understand the safety of Bowland, we need to analyze Bowland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Bowland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 65 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bowland recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Bowland had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 45 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bowland recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, Bowland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bowland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bowland has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 909.09 ranking 14th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Bowland crimes were 65. The crime rate of Bowland in 2024 was 6565.66 (year) or 547.14 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bowland were around 45 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4545.45 (year) or 378.79 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bowland)CrimesRank (Bowland)CrimesRank (Bowland)
Littlemoor34 2403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley38 1377 2324 2
Primrose27 4357 3292 3
Salthill30 3308 4263 4
Edisford & Low Moor11 8184 8223 5
Whalley Nethertown25 5280 5184 6
Hurst Green & Whitewell9 13189 6150 7
Alston & Hothersall20 6169 10150 8
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave13 7186 7120 11
St Mary's5 22120 13143 9
Wiswell & Barrow7 18177 9142 10
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone10 999 1477 16
Whalley & Painter Wood10 1094 1594 14
Dilworth9 15142 1187 15
Ribchester9 1155 2353 21
Billington & Langho9 16131 12111 12
Gisburn & Rimington9 1276 1771 19
Sabden6 2093 1696 13
Chipping4 2643 2672 17
Chatburn8 1770 2041 25
Mellor5 2373 1971 18
Brockhall & Dinckley6 2174 1863 20
West Bradford & Grindleton7 1947 2552 22
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury5 2468 2148 23
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton4 2548 2437 26

Bowland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
November 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bowland in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bowland postcode area is presented below.

1. Bull Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
3. Hall Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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