Crime Rate in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

The total recorded crimes in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, Ribble Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Whalley, Read & Simonstone crime rate of 17.96 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tunstead Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Nowell Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Jubilee Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Whalley, Read & Simonstone?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Whalley, Read & Simonstone has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 17.96 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

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.

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
Whalley & Painter Wood8 1494 1594 14
Brockhall & Dinckley8 1574 1863 20
Chatburn6 1670 2041 25
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

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

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

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour 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 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, 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 (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 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
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations East Whalley, Read & Simonstone in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Whalley, Read & Simonstone postcode area is presented below.

1. Tunstead Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Nowell Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Jubilee Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Simonstone Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Byland Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Whalley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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