The total recorded crimes in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, Ribble Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Whalley, Read & Simonstone crime rate of 7.98 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 East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, encompassing approximately 501 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, we need to analyze East Whalley, Read & Simonstone crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Ribble Valley:
In 2024, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 99 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.
In 2023, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 77 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total East Whalley, Read & Simonstone crimes were 99. The crime rate of East Whalley, Read & Simonstone in 2024 was 197.57 (year) or 16.46 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.
In 2023, the total crimes in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone were around 77 crimes with yearly crime rate of 153.66 (year) or 12.81 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (East Whalley, Read & Simonstone) | Crimes | Rank (East Whalley, Read & Simonstone) | Crimes | Rank (East Whalley, Read & Simonstone) | |
| Littlemoor | NA | NA | 403 | 1 | 347 | 1 |
| Derby & Thornley | NA | NA | 377 | 2 | 324 | 2 |
| Primrose | NA | NA | 357 | 3 | 292 | 3 |
| Salthill | NA | NA | 308 | 4 | 263 | 4 |
| Edisford & Low Moor | NA | NA | 184 | 8 | 223 | 5 |
| Whalley Nethertown | NA | NA | 280 | 5 | 184 | 6 |
| Hurst Green & Whitewell | NA | NA | 189 | 6 | 150 | 7 |
| Wilpshire & Ramsgreave | NA | NA | 186 | 7 | 120 | 11 |
| Alston & Hothersall | NA | NA | 169 | 10 | 150 | 8 |
| St Mary's | NA | NA | 120 | 13 | 143 | 9 |
| Wiswell & Barrow | NA | NA | 177 | 9 | 142 | 10 |
| Dilworth | NA | NA | 142 | 11 | 87 | 15 |
| Billington & Langho | NA | NA | 131 | 12 | 111 | 12 |
| Sabden | NA | NA | 93 | 16 | 96 | 13 |
| Whalley & Painter Wood | NA | NA | 94 | 15 | 94 | 14 |
| Chipping | NA | NA | 43 | 26 | 72 | 17 |
| Gisburn & Rimington | NA | NA | 76 | 17 | 71 | 19 |
| Mellor | NA | NA | 73 | 19 | 71 | 18 |
| Brockhall & Dinckley | NA | NA | 74 | 18 | 63 | 20 |
| Chatburn | NA | NA | 70 | 20 | 41 | 25 |
| Ribchester | NA | NA | 55 | 23 | 53 | 21 |
| Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury | NA | NA | 68 | 21 | 48 | 23 |
| West Bradford & Grindleton | NA | NA | 47 | 25 | 52 | 22 |
| Bowland | NA | NA | 65 | 22 | 45 | 24 |
| Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton | NA | NA | 48 | 24 | 37 | 26 |
February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Drugs 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , 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 (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Whalley, Read & Simonstone postcode area is presented below.