Crime Rate in Primrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Primrose

The total recorded crimes in Primrose, Ribble Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Primrose crime rate of 1.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Primrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Gate with total crimes: 4
  • King Street with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Street 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 July 2025 the Primrose has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)
Littlemoor34 2403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley38 1377 2324 2
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
East Whalley, Read & Simonstone10 999 1477 16
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

Primrose 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202510
April 202513
March 202519
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
December 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Castle Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. King Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Stirling Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Wilson Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newton Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dean Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Whipp Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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