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 July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whalley & Painter Wood crime rate of 31.14 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Whalley & Painter Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Park Head with total crimes: 1
  • Portfield Lane 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 areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Whalley & Painter Wood has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 31.14 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whalley & Painter Wood)CrimesRank (Whalley & Painter Wood)CrimesRank (Whalley & Painter Wood)
Littlemoor34 2403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley38 1377 2324 2
Primrose27 4357 3292 3
Salthill30 3308 4263 4
Edisford & Low Moor11 8184 8223 5
Whalley Nethertown25 5280 5184 6
Hurst Green & Whitewell9 13189 6150 7
Alston & Hothersall20 6169 10150 8
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave13 7186 7120 11
St Mary's5 22120 13143 9
Wiswell & Barrow7 18177 9142 10
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone10 999 1477 16
Dilworth9 15142 1187 15
Ribchester9 1155 2353 21
Billington & Langho9 16131 12111 12
Gisburn & Rimington9 1276 1771 19
Sabden6 2093 1696 13
Bowland9 1465 2245 24
Chipping4 2643 2672 17
Chatburn8 1770 2041 25
Mellor5 2373 1971 18
Brockhall & Dinckley6 2174 1863 20
West Bradford & Grindleton7 1947 2552 22
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury5 2468 2148 23
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton4 2548 2437 26

Whalley & Painter Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

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

High Crime Locations Whalley & Painter Wood in July 2025

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

1. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Park Head (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Portfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Woodlands Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chapel Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Brooke'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Limefield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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