Crime Rate in Salthill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Salthill

The total recorded crimes in Salthill, Ribble Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Salthill crime rate of 7.17 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 Salthill, encompassing approximately 3,206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Salthill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spa Garth with total crimes: 3
  • Market Place with total crimes: 3
  • Kiln Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Salthill?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Salthill reported a higher crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 308 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Salthill witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Salthill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 263 crimes compared to 129. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Salthill witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Salthill Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Salthill crimes were 308. The crime rate of Salthill in 2024 was 96.05 (year) or 8.00 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Salthill were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.02 (year) or 6.83 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Salthill)CrimesRank (Salthill)CrimesRank (Salthill)
LittlemoorNA NA403 1347 1
Derby & ThornleyNA NA377 2324 2
PrimroseNA NA357 3292 3
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

Salthill 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (4 incidents).

July 2025 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 June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
September 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202614
December 20258
November 20259
October 20259
September 20257
August 202510
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 202513
November 20254
October 202511
September 202516
August 20254
July 20258
June 20256
May 202513
April 20255
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
May 20252
April 20254

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252

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

MonthCount
September 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

High Crime Locations Salthill in February 2026

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

1. Spa Garth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Kiln Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Taylor Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bright Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holden Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Howe Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Duck Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Wellgate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Walker Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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