The total recorded crimes in Mellor, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mellor crime rate of 9.74 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 Mellor, encompassing approximately 718 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 Mellor, we need to analyze Mellor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Ribble Valley:
In 2024, Mellor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 73 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mellor recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.
In 2023, Mellor had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 71 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mellor recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, Mellor 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 Mellor has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 9.74 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK
In 2024, the total Mellor crimes were 73. The crime rate of Mellor in 2024 was 101.54 (year) or 8.46 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.
In 2023, the total crimes in Mellor were around 71 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.76 (year) or 8.23 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Mellor) | Crimes | Rank (Mellor) | Crimes | Rank (Mellor) | |
| 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 |
| Chatburn | 8 | 17 | 70 | 20 | 41 | 25 |
| 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, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 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 Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 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 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 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 (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mellor postcode area is presented below.