Crime Rate in Wiswell & Barrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wiswell & Barrow

The total recorded crimes in Wiswell & Barrow, Ribble Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wiswell & Barrow crime rate of 82.74 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 Wiswell & Barrow, encompassing approximately 84 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wiswell & Barrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clitheroe Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ashburn Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sheepfold Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wiswell & Barrow?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Wiswell & Barrow reported a higher crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 177 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wiswell & Barrow witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Wiswell & Barrow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 142 crimes compared to 129. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wiswell & Barrow witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wiswell & Barrow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wiswell & Barrow has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 82.74 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Wiswell & Barrow crimes were 177. The crime rate of Wiswell & Barrow in 2024 was 2092.20 (year) or 174.35 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wiswell & Barrow were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1678.49 (year) or 139.87 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wiswell & Barrow)CrimesRank (Wiswell & Barrow)CrimesRank (Wiswell & Barrow)
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
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone10 999 1477 16
Whalley & Painter Wood10 1094 1594 14
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

Wiswell & Barrow 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20258
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20252

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Wiswell & Barrow in July 2025

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

1. Clitheroe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ashburn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sheepfold Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Poplar Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rowan Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pendleton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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