Crime Rate in West Bradford & Grindleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Bradford & Grindleton

The total recorded crimes in West Bradford & Grindleton, Ribble Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Bradford & Grindleton crime rate of 160.18 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 West Bradford & Grindleton, encompassing approximately 43 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Bradford & Grindleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Smalden Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is West Bradford & Grindleton?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, West Bradford & Grindleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 47 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Bradford & Grindleton recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, West Bradford & Grindleton had fewer crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 52 crimes compared to 129. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Bradford & Grindleton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ribble Valley, West Bradford & Grindleton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Bradford & Grindleton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Bradford & Grindleton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 160.18 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total West Bradford & Grindleton crimes were 47. The crime rate of West Bradford & Grindleton in 2024 was 1075.51 (year) or 89.63 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Bradford & Grindleton were around 52 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1189.93 (year) or 99.16 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Bradford & Grindleton)CrimesRank (West Bradford & Grindleton)CrimesRank (West Bradford & Grindleton)
Littlemoor34 2403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley38 1377 2324 2
Primrose27 4357 3292 3
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
Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury5 2468 2148 23
Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton4 2548 2437 26

West Bradford & Grindleton 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 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 (1 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

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Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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December 20242
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A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20251

High Crime Locations West Bradford & Grindleton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Bradford & Grindleton postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Smalden Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashcroft Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meadowside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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