Crime Rate in Broad Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broad Oak

The total recorded crimes in Broad Oak, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broad Oak crime rate of 1.72 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broad Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Hurst Park with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Broad Oak has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)
Earnshaw Bridge111 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central103 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East69 3859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West64 5749 5729 4
Middleforth65 4781 4668 5
Seven Stars62 6703 6664 6
Broadfield45 7546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton44 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose43 9550 8515 9
Lostock Hall31 12548 9503 10
Moss Side40 10443 13491 12
New Longton & Hutton East18 18376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane37 11480 11336 13
Farington West29 13446 12217 15
Hoole26 14253 17184 17
Charnock24 15199 21141 23
Buckshaw & Worden23 16280 16191 16
Longton & Hutton West16 19226 20173 18
Howick & Priory16 20239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West12 22138 22168 19
Farington East12 21236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East11 23107 23143 21

Broad Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hurst Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Walton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blackthorn Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blackberry Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Clifton Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Manor Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodfield Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Far Field (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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