Crime Rate in Derby & Thornley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby & Thornley

The total recorded crimes in Derby & Thornley, Ribble Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby & Thornley crime rate of 7.23 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Derby & Thornley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Irwell Street with total crimes: 3
  • Foxglove Drive with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Derby & Thornley has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 7.23 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby & Thornley)CrimesRank (Derby & Thornley)CrimesRank (Derby & Thornley)
Littlemoor34 2403 1347 1
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
Wiswell & Barrow7 18177 9142 10
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

Derby & Thornley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202514
April 202511
March 20258
February 202515
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Derby & Thornley in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Irwell Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
3. Foxglove Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Lime Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
5. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Stanley Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Fairsnape Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Birks Brow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ivy Parade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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