Crime Rate in Primrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Primrose

The total recorded crimes in Primrose, Ribble Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Primrose crime rate of 0.87 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 Primrose, encompassing approximately 26,476 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Primrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alma Place with total crimes: 5
  • Old Station Court with total crimes: 3
  • Wilson Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Primrose?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Primrose reported a higher crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 357 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Primrose witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Primrose experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 292 crimes compared to 129. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Primrose witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Primrose Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Primrose crimes were 357. The crime rate of Primrose in 2024 was 70.14 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Primrose were around 292 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.31 (year) or 5.94 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)
LittlemoorNA NA403 1347 1
Derby & ThornleyNA NA377 2324 2
SalthillNA NA308 4263 4
Edisford & Low MoorNA NA184 8223 5
Whalley NethertownNA NA280 5184 6
Hurst Green & WhitewellNA NA189 6150 7
Wilpshire & RamsgreaveNA NA186 7120 11
Alston & HothersallNA NA169 10150 8
St Mary'sNA NA120 13143 9
Wiswell & BarrowNA NA177 9142 10
DilworthNA NA142 1187 15
Billington & LanghoNA NA131 12111 12
SabdenNA NA93 1696 13
Whalley & Painter WoodNA NA94 1594 14
East Whalley, Read & SimonstoneNA NA99 1477 16
ChippingNA NA43 2672 17
Gisburn & RimingtonNA NA76 1771 19
MellorNA NA73 1971 18
Brockhall & DinckleyNA NA74 1863 20
ChatburnNA NA70 2041 25
RibchesterNA NA55 2353 21
Clayton-le-Dale & SalesburyNA NA68 2148 23
West Bradford & GrindletonNA NA47 2552 22
BowlandNA NA65 2245 24
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & MittonNA NA48 2437 26

Primrose Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 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 (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 202511
November 202512
October 20259
September 202510
August 20258
July 202511
June 20255
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20256
November 20257
October 20258
September 20258
August 20256
July 20255
June 20259
May 202510
April 202513
March 202519
February 202511

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
June 20253
May 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Primrose in February 2026

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

1. Alma Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Old Station Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wilson Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Greenacre Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Dunster Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newton Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. West View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Richmond Terrace (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Dean Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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