Crime Rate in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

The total recorded crimes in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, Ribble Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Whalley, Read & Simonstone crime rate of 19.96 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 East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, encompassing approximately 501 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Patrick Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Old Coal Staithe with total crimes: 1

How safe is East Whalley, Read & Simonstone?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 99 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 77 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Whalley, Read & Simonstone has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 19.96 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total East Whalley, Read & Simonstone crimes were 99. The crime rate of East Whalley, Read & Simonstone in 2024 was 197.57 (year) or 16.46 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone were around 77 crimes with yearly crime rate of 153.66 (year) or 12.81 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Whalley, Read & Simonstone)CrimesRank (East Whalley, Read & Simonstone)CrimesRank (East Whalley, Read & Simonstone)
Littlemoor34 2403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley38 1377 2324 2
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
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

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations East Whalley, Read & Simonstone in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Whalley, Read & Simonstone postcode area is presented below.

1. Burnley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Patrick Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Old Coal Staithe (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Westgate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Byland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hammond Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hammond Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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