Crime Rate in Wiswell & Barrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wiswell & Barrow

The total recorded crimes in Wiswell & Barrow, Ribble Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wiswell & Barrow crime rate of 141.84 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 Wiswell & Barrow, encompassing approximately 84 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wiswell & Barrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pendleton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Vicarage Fold with total crimes: 1
  • Waterside Reach with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wiswell & Barrow?

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

  • Relative to Ribble Valley:

    • In 2024, Wiswell & Barrow reported a higher crime volume than the Ribble Valley average, with 177 crimes compared to 151. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wiswell & Barrow witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

    • In 2023, Wiswell & Barrow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ribble Valley average, with 142 crimes compared to 129. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wiswell & Barrow witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Ribble Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wiswell & Barrow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wiswell & Barrow has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 141.84 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Ribble Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Wiswell & Barrow crimes were 177. The crime rate of Wiswell & Barrow in 2024 was 2092.20 (year) or 174.35 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wiswell & Barrow were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1678.49 (year) or 139.87 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Ribble Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wiswell & Barrow)CrimesRank (Wiswell & Barrow)CrimesRank (Wiswell & Barrow)
Littlemoor33 4403 1347 1
Derby & Thornley40 1377 2324 2
Salthill38 2308 4263 4
Primrose37 3357 3292 3
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
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

Wiswell & Barrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations Wiswell & Barrow in May 2025

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

1. Pendleton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Vicarage Fold (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Waterside Reach (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Stonewater Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wheatsheaf Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Oak Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Washbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clitheroe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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