Crime Rate in Billington & Langho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billington & Langho

The total recorded crimes in Billington & Langho, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billington & Langho crime rate of 17.28 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 Billington & Langho, encompassing approximately 1,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Billington & Langho Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Billington Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Nab Rise with total crimes: 2

How safe is Billington & Langho?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Billington & Langho demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 131 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Billington & Langho witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Billington & Langho had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 111 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Billington & Langho witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, Billington & Langho has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Billington & Langho Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Billington & Langho has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 17.28 ranking 6th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Billington & Langho crimes were 131. The crime rate of Billington & Langho in 2024 was 113.18 (year) or 9.43 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billington & Langho were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.90 (year) or 7.99 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billington & Langho)CrimesRank (Billington & Langho)CrimesRank (Billington & Langho)
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
Wilpshire & Ramsgreave10 15186 7120 11
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

Billington & Langho Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 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 Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Billington & Langho in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Billington Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Nab Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northcote Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Langho (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moorgate Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Pasturelands Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whalley Old Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Petre Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whalley Old Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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