Crime Rate in Chatburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chatburn

The total recorded crimes in Chatburn, Ribble Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chatburn crime rate of 79.58 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 Chatburn, encompassing approximately 75 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Chatburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edmund Gennings Court with total crimes: 2
  • Ribblesdale Square with total crimes: 2
  • Kayley Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Chatburn?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Chatburn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 70 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chatburn recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chatburn had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 41 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chatburn recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chatburn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chatburn has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 79.58 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Chatburn crimes were 70. The crime rate of Chatburn in 2024 was 928.38 (year) or 77.37 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chatburn were around 41 crimes with yearly crime rate of 543.77 (year) or 45.31 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ribble Valley)CrimesRank (Ribble Valley)CrimesRank (Ribble Valley)
Littlemoor25 2403 1347 1
Primrose39 1357 3292 3
Derby & Thornley22 4377 2324 2
Alston & Hothersall23 3169 10150 8
Salthill20 5308 4263 4
Edisford & Low Moor11 12184 8223 5
Whalley Nethertown17 6280 5184 6
Hurst Green & Whitewell3 22189 6150 7
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave12 11186 7120 11
Sabden15 793 1696 13
Dilworth15 8142 1187 15
St Mary's12 10120 13143 9
Wiswell & Barrow6 17177 9142 10
Billington & Langho14 9131 12111 12
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone9 1399 1477 16
Whalley & Painter Wood8 1494 1594 14
Brockhall & Dinckley8 1574 1863 20
Chipping3 2443 2672 17
Gisburn & Rimington3 2376 1771 19
Mellor5 1973 1971 18
Bowland5 1865 2245 24
Ribchester4 2055 2353 21
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury4 2168 2148 23
West Bradford & GrindletonNA NA47 2552 22
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton1 2548 2437 26

Chatburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20246
April 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
May 20241
April 20245

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Chatburn in March 2025

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

1. Edmund Gennings Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Ribblesdale Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kayley Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Worston Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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