Crime Rate in St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in St Mary's, Ribble Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.01 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 St Mary's, encompassing approximately 354,267 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albemarle Street with total crimes: 2
  • Berkeley Square with total crimes: 1

How safe is St Mary's?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, St Mary's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 120 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, St Mary's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 143 crimes compared to 129. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, St Mary's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Mary's Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total St Mary's crimes were 120. The crime rate of St Mary's in 2024 was 0.36 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mary's were around 143 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)
LittlemoorNA NA403 1347 1
Derby & ThornleyNA NA377 2324 2
PrimroseNA NA357 3292 3
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
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

St Mary's 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 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
August 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
June 20251
March 20253
February 20254

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

MonthCount
December 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

High Crime Locations St Mary's in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Mary's postcode area is presented below.

1. Albemarle Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Berkeley Square (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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