Crime Rate in Chipping: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chipping

The total recorded crimes in Chipping, Ribble Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chipping crime rate of 309.28 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 Chipping, encompassing approximately 9 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chipping Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longridge Road with total crimes: 1
  • Moss Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Brookfield Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Chipping?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Chipping demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 43 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chipping recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chipping had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 72 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chipping recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chipping Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chipping has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 309.28 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Chipping crimes were 43. The crime rate of Chipping in 2024 was 4432.99 (year) or 369.42 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chipping were around 72 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7422.68 (year) or 618.56 (month) ranking 17 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
Chatburn6 1670 2041 25
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

Chipping Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

December 2024 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.

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chipping in March 2025

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

1. Longridge Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Moss Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brookfield Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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