Crime Rate in Wiswell & Barrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wiswell & Barrow

The total recorded crimes in Wiswell & Barrow, Ribble Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wiswell & Barrow crime rate of 70.92 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wiswell & Barrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarke Wood Close with total crimes: 1
  • Wheatsheaf Close with total crimes: 1
  • Oaklea Gardens 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wiswell & Barrow has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 70.92 ranking 17th 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.

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
Billington & Langho14 9131 12111 12
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone9 1399 1477 16
Whalley & Painter Wood8 1494 1594 14
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

Wiswell & Barrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242

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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wiswell & Barrow in March 2025

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

1. Clarke Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Wheatsheaf Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Oaklea Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. North Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Pendleton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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