Crime Rate in Whalley & Painter Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whalley & Painter Wood

The total recorded crimes in Whalley & Painter Wood, Ribble Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whalley & Painter Wood crime rate of 24.91 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 Whalley & Painter Wood, encompassing approximately 321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Whalley & Painter Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • The Cloisters with total crimes: 1

How safe is Whalley & Painter Wood?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Whalley & Painter Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 94 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whalley & Painter Wood recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whalley & Painter Wood had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 94 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whalley & Painter Wood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whalley & Painter Wood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whalley & Painter Wood has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 24.91 ranking 14th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Whalley & Painter Wood crimes were 94. The crime rate of Whalley & Painter Wood in 2024 was 292.74 (year) or 24.40 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whalley & Painter Wood were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 292.74 (year) or 24.40 (month) ranking 14 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
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone9 1399 1477 16
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

Whalley & Painter Wood 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 Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

December 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whalley & Painter Wood in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whalley & Painter Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Cloisters (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Chapel Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Riddings Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Sidings (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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