Crime Rate in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

The total recorded crimes in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilpshire & Ramsgreave crime rate of 6.15 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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave, encompassing approximately 1,626 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowerfield with total crimes: 1
  • The Dales with total crimes: 1
  • Knowsley Road West with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Wilpshire & Ramsgreave reported a higher crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 186 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wilpshire & Ramsgreave witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Wilpshire & Ramsgreave had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 120 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wilpshire & Ramsgreave witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 6.15 ranking 15th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Wilpshire & Ramsgreave crimes were 186. The crime rate of Wilpshire & Ramsgreave in 2024 was 114.34 (year) or 9.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave were around 120 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.77 (year) or 6.15 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wilpshire & Ramsgreave)CrimesRank (Wilpshire & Ramsgreave)CrimesRank (Wilpshire & Ramsgreave)
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
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
Ribchester8 1655 2353 21
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

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (2 incidents).

February 2025 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 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 202412
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wilpshire & Ramsgreave in May 2025

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

1. Lowerfield (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. The Dales (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Knowsley Road West (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Court Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Beaver Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cilfton Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Paris (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moorfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glengreave Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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