Crime Rate in Littlemoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littlemoor

The total recorded crimes in Littlemoor, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littlemoor crime rate of 5.11 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 Littlemoor, encompassing approximately 6,452 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Littlemoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Street with total crimes: 9
  • Croasdale Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Mayfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Littlemoor?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Littlemoor reported a higher crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 403 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Littlemoor witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Littlemoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 347 crimes compared to 129. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Littlemoor witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Littlemoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Littlemoor has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 5.11 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Littlemoor crimes were 403. The crime rate of Littlemoor in 2024 was 62.46 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littlemoor were around 347 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.78 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littlemoor)CrimesRank (Littlemoor)CrimesRank (Littlemoor)
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
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

Littlemoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 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 Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202513
February 20252
January 202511
December 202414
November 20242
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20246
July 202429
June 202446
May 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Littlemoor in May 2025

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

1. Hall Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Croasdale Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Moor Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St James'S Street (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carlton Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Giles Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Turner Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Croft Street (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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