Crime Rate in Derby & Thornley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby & Thornley

The total recorded crimes in Derby & Thornley, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby & Thornley crime rate of 7.61 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 Derby & Thornley, encompassing approximately 5,253 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Derby & Thornley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Dixon Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Derby & Thornley?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Derby & Thornley reported a higher crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 377 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Derby & Thornley witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Derby & Thornley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 324 crimes compared to 129. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Derby & Thornley witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Derby & Thornley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Derby & Thornley has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 7.61 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Derby & Thornley crimes were 377. The crime rate of Derby & Thornley in 2024 was 71.76 (year) or 5.98 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derby & Thornley were around 324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.67 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby & Thornley)CrimesRank (Derby & Thornley)CrimesRank (Derby & Thornley)
Littlemoor33 4403 1347 1
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
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

Derby & Thornley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 202411
July 202413
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20258
February 202515
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Derby & Thornley in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Dixon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Stanley Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Parlick Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hope Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bluebell Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Crumpax Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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