Crime Rate in Broadfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadfield

The total recorded crimes in Broadfield, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadfield crime rate of 1.18 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Broadfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillbrook Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hawthorne Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oak View with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Broadfield has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
Broad Oak20 17298 15308 14
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

Broadfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202521
January 202515
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
August 202421
July 202415
June 202432
May 202426
April 202418

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Broadfield in March 2025

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

1. Hillbrook Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
2. Hawthorne Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oak View (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Bannister Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Wood Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Ryan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kirkham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heys Hunt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tuer Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heaton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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