Crime Rate in Primrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Primrose

The total recorded crimes in Primrose, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Primrose crime rate of 1.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Primrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mearley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Monk Street with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Gate with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Primrose has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)
Littlemoor33 4403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley40 1377 2324 2
Salthill38 2308 4263 4
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

Primrose 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 (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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202519
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
August 202414
July 202414
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
December 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Primrose in May 2025

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

1. Mearley Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Monk Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Castle Gate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Philip Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fort Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Greenacre Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Woone Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whipp Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Central Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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