Crime Rate in Broad Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broad Oak

The total recorded crimes in Broad Oak, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broad Oak crime rate of 1.98 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 Broad Oak, encompassing approximately 11,600 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Broad Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corncroft with total crimes: 4
  • Woodfold with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Broad Oak?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Broad Oak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 298 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broad Oak recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Broad Oak had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 308 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broad Oak recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Broad Oak has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broad Oak Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broad Oak has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 17th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Broad Oak crimes were 298. The crime rate of Broad Oak in 2024 was 25.69 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broad Oak were around 308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.55 (year) or 2.21 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broad Oak)CrimesRank (Broad Oak)CrimesRank (Broad Oak)
Earnshaw Bridge66 31,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central97 11,019 2865 2
Middleforth68 2781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge East51 7859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West53 6749 5729 4
Seven Stars65 4703 6664 6
Lostock Hall61 5548 9503 10
Broadfield37 12546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton39 9597 7525 8
St Ambrose37 11550 8515 9
Moss Side44 8443 13491 12
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane39 10480 11336 13
New Longton & Hutton East28 14376 14495 11
Farington West22 18446 12217 15
Buckshaw & Worden29 13280 16191 16
Farington East26 15236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale West26 16138 22168 19
Hoole15 23253 17184 17
Longton & Hutton West16 22226 20173 18
Howick & Priory17 21239 18168 20
Charnock22 19199 21141 23
Walton-le-Dale East19 20107 23143 21

Broad Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Broad Oak in May 2025

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

1. Corncroft (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Woodfold (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Hurst Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chesmere Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Manor Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A582 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Wingates (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cross Halls (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hazel Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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