Crime Rate in South Ribble: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Ribble

The total recorded crimes in South Ribble, UK in July 2025 are around 994 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Ribble crime rate of 8.95 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 South Ribble, encompassing approximately 111,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (352) incidents (20.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (346) incidents (1.47% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (58) incidents (1.75% increase)
South Ribble Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rindle Close with total crimes: 27
  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Newton Close with total crimes: 18

How safe is South Ribble?

To understand the safety of South Ribble, we need to analyze South Ribble crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Ribble has recorded 11,636 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 104.80 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 121 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,276 crimes with a crime rate of 92.55, ranking it 145 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, South Ribble demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 11636 crimes compared to 12352.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Ribble recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Ribble had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 10,276 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, South Ribble recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Ribble is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, South Ribble has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

South Ribble Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Earnshaw Bridge (150 crimes), and the safest, Howick & Priory (9 crimes), is 141 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Ribble.

Similarly, the area of Seven Stars (182 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Penwortham North (11 crimes), with a difference of 171 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Ribble.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Earnshaw Bridge150
Leyland Central86
Middleforth73
Bamber Bridge West53
Bamber Bridge East53

Safest Wards:

Farington East21
Walton-le-Dale East21
Longton & Hutton West18
Hoole13
Howick & Priory9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Seven Stars182
Leyland North94
Bamber Bridge East85
Leyland South West73
Farington66

Safest Areas:

Penwortham South34
Moss Side33
Lower Penwortham North33
Longton & Walmer Bridge21
Penwortham North11

South Ribble Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Ribble has recorded 994 crimes with crime rate of 8.95 ranking 143th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total South Ribble crimes were 11,636. The crime rate of South Ribble in 2024 was 104.80 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking it 121 danzarous in the UK. South Ribble ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Ribble were around 10,276 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.55 (year) or 7.71 (month) ranking 145 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, South Ribble ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of South Ribble

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley329 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire1,002 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde711 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley928 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre952 810,924 89,988 8
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle974 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,328 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn1,103 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,146 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,677 120,223 118,377 1

South Ribble 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 352 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 346 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (341 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (292 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (301 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (284 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (317 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (269 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (330 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (296 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 219 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (252 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (246 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 289 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 221 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (263 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (236 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (289 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (288 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (306 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (281 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (291 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (254 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 713 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202557
May 202565
April 202587
March 202552
February 202531
January 202543
December 202456
November 202443
October 202468
September 202474
August 202479

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 255 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202516
May 202520
April 202516
March 202535
February 202527
January 202517
December 202419
November 202421
October 202425
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 525 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202547
May 202544
April 202548
March 202533
February 202538
January 202538
December 202458
November 202446
October 202443
September 202430
August 202446

A total of 386 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202530
May 202534
April 202542
March 202528
February 202529
January 202525
December 202433
November 202423
October 202445
September 202427
August 202430

A total of 3393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025346
June 2025341
May 2025284
April 2025317
March 2025296
February 2025219
January 2025246
December 2024221
November 2024263
October 2024288
September 2024281
August 2024291

A total of 350 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202530
April 202530
March 202526
February 202524
January 202522
December 202422
November 202412
October 202450
September 202436
August 202446

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202511
April 202510
March 20259
February 202515
January 202510
December 202412
November 202417
October 20248
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 383 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202528
May 202526
April 202551
March 202537
February 202520
January 202528
December 202439
November 202441
October 202443
September 202428
August 202423

A total of 103 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 3394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025352
June 2025292
May 2025301
April 2025269
March 2025330
February 2025224
January 2025252
December 2024289
November 2024236
October 2024289
September 2024306
August 2024254

A total of 714 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202554
May 202566
April 202550
March 202560
February 202560
January 202558
December 202449
November 202476
October 202486
September 202455
August 202461

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

High Crime Locations South Ribble in July 2025

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

1. Rindle Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Possession of weapons6
Other crime3
Burglary3
2. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour26
3. Newton Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
4. Riverside (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
5. Alder Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime6
6. Brook Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3

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