Crime Rate in Dilworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dilworth

The total recorded crimes in Dilworth, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dilworth crime rate of 3.33 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 Dilworth, encompassing approximately 3,307 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Dilworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatsheaf Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hill Crest Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Fell Brow with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dilworth?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Dilworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 142 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dilworth witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Dilworth had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 87 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dilworth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dilworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dilworth has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Dilworth crimes were 142. The crime rate of Dilworth in 2024 was 42.93 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dilworth were around 87 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.30 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dilworth)CrimesRank (Dilworth)CrimesRank (Dilworth)
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
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
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

Dilworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Dilworth in May 2025

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

1. Wheatsheaf Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hill Crest Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fell Brow (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Redwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wyndene Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Ridge Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Tootle Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Ivy Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Written Stone Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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