Crime Rate in Broadfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadfield

The total recorded crimes in Broadfield, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadfield crime rate of 0.97 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 Broadfield, encompassing approximately 38,147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Broadfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northbrook Road with total crimes: 5
  • Leadale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oak View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Broadfield?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Broadfield reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 546 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadfield witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Broadfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 586 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broadfield witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Broadfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Broadfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broadfield has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 12th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Broadfield crimes were 546. The crime rate of Broadfield in 2024 was 28.10 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadfield were around 586 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.73 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadfield)CrimesRank (Broadfield)CrimesRank (Broadfield)
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
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
Broad Oak23 17298 15308 14
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

Broadfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202520
February 202521
January 202515
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
August 202421
July 202415
June 202432
May 202426

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 202415
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Broadfield in May 2025

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

1. Northbrook Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Leadale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Oak View (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Edgehill Crescent (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Kirkham Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hillbrook Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broadfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broadgreen Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Summerfield (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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