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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 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 (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 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
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241

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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