Crime Rate in West Bradford & Grindleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Bradford & Grindleton

The total recorded crimes in West Bradford & Grindleton, Ribble Valley, UK in February 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Bradford & Grindleton crime rate of 137.30 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 West Bradford & Grindleton, encompassing approximately 43 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Bradford & Grindleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sawley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Browgate with total crimes: 1
  • Priors Walk with total crimes: 1

How safe is West Bradford & Grindleton?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, West Bradford & Grindleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 47 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Bradford & Grindleton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Bradford & Grindleton had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 52 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Bradford & Grindleton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Bradford & Grindleton Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Bradford & Grindleton has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 137.30 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total West Bradford & Grindleton crimes were 47. The crime rate of West Bradford & Grindleton in 2024 was 1075.51 (year) or 89.63 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Bradford & Grindleton were around 52 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1189.93 (year) or 99.16 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ribble Valley)CrimesRank (Ribble Valley)CrimesRank (Ribble Valley)
Littlemoor14 5403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley37 1377 2324 2
Primrose25 2357 3292 3
Salthill17 3308 4263 4
Alston & Hothersall16 4169 10150 8
Edisford & Low Moor3 23184 8223 5
Whalley Nethertown13 7280 5184 6
Hurst Green & Whitewell6 11189 6150 7
Dilworth14 6142 1187 15
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave6 14186 7120 11
St Mary's12 8120 13143 9
Wiswell & Barrow8 9177 9142 10
Bowland7 1065 2245 24
Billington & Langho6 12131 12111 12
SabdenNA NA93 1696 13
Whalley & Painter Wood4 1994 1594 14
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone5 1699 1477 16
Chipping6 1543 2672 17
Gisburn & Rimington2 2576 1771 19
Mellor5 1773 1971 18
Brockhall & Dinckley2 2474 1863 20
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton4 1848 2437 26
Chatburn3 2170 2041 25
Ribchester3 2055 2353 21
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury3 2268 2148 23

West Bradford & Grindleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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 Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations West Bradford & Grindleton in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Bradford & Grindleton postcode area is presented below.

1. Sawley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Browgate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Priors Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Rodhill Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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