Crime Rate in Ribchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ribchester

The total recorded crimes in Ribchester, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ribchester crime rate of 54.20 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 Ribchester, encompassing approximately 147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ribchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sarmatian Fold with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ribchester?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Ribchester demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 55 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ribchester recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Ribchester had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 53 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ribchester recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ribchester Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ribchester has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 54.20 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ribchester crimes were 55. The crime rate of Ribchester in 2024 was 372.63 (year) or 31.05 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ribchester were around 53 crimes with yearly crime rate of 359.08 (year) or 29.92 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ribchester)CrimesRank (Ribchester)CrimesRank (Ribchester)
Littlemoor33 4403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley40 1377 2324 2
Salthill38 2308 4263 4
Primrose37 3357 3292 3
Edisford & Low Moor11 12184 8223 5
Whalley Nethertown16 8280 5184 6
Alston & Hothersall25 5169 10150 8
Hurst Green & Whitewell18 7189 6150 7
Billington & Langho20 6131 12111 12
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave10 15186 7120 11
St Mary's6 19120 13143 9
Wiswell & Barrow12 10177 9142 10
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone12 999 1477 16
Dilworth11 13142 1187 15
Brockhall & Dinckley11 1174 1863 20
Sabden3 2393 1696 13
Whalley & Painter Wood10 1494 1594 14
Chipping3 2443 2672 17
Gisburn & RimingtonNA NA76 1771 19
Chatburn8 1770 2041 25
Mellor7 1873 1971 18
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury6 2068 2148 23
West Bradford & Grindleton6 2147 2552 22
Bowland5 2265 2245 24
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton3 2548 2437 26

Ribchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour 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 (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 3 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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ribchester in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Sarmatian Fold (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Water Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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