The total recorded crimes in Chatburn, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chatburn crime rate of 106.10 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Ribble Valley.
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 areas in the Ribble Valley.
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.
In May 2025 the Chatburn has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 106.10 ranking 17th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Chatburn) | Crimes | Rank (Chatburn) | Crimes | Rank (Chatburn) | |
| Littlemoor | 33 | 4 | 403 | 1 | 347 | 1 |
| Derby & Thornley | 40 | 1 | 377 | 2 | 324 | 2 |
| Salthill | 38 | 2 | 308 | 4 | 263 | 4 |
| Primrose | 37 | 3 | 357 | 3 | 292 | 3 |
| Edisford & Low Moor | 11 | 12 | 184 | 8 | 223 | 5 |
| Whalley Nethertown | 16 | 8 | 280 | 5 | 184 | 6 |
| Alston & Hothersall | 25 | 5 | 169 | 10 | 150 | 8 |
| Hurst Green & Whitewell | 18 | 7 | 189 | 6 | 150 | 7 |
| Billington & Langho | 20 | 6 | 131 | 12 | 111 | 12 |
| Wilpshire & Ramsgreave | 10 | 15 | 186 | 7 | 120 | 11 |
| St Mary's | 6 | 19 | 120 | 13 | 143 | 9 |
| Wiswell & Barrow | 12 | 10 | 177 | 9 | 142 | 10 |
| East Whalley, Read & Simonstone | 12 | 9 | 99 | 14 | 77 | 16 |
| Dilworth | 11 | 13 | 142 | 11 | 87 | 15 |
| Brockhall & Dinckley | 11 | 11 | 74 | 18 | 63 | 20 |
| Sabden | 3 | 23 | 93 | 16 | 96 | 13 |
| Whalley & Painter Wood | 10 | 14 | 94 | 15 | 94 | 14 |
| Ribchester | 8 | 16 | 55 | 23 | 53 | 21 |
| Chipping | 3 | 24 | 43 | 26 | 72 | 17 |
| Gisburn & Rimington | NA | NA | 76 | 17 | 71 | 19 |
| Mellor | 7 | 18 | 73 | 19 | 71 | 18 |
| Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury | 6 | 20 | 68 | 21 | 48 | 23 |
| West Bradford & Grindleton | 6 | 21 | 47 | 25 | 52 | 22 |
| Bowland | 5 | 22 | 65 | 22 | 45 | 24 |
| Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton | 3 | 25 | 48 | 24 | 37 | 26 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chatburn postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |