Crime Rate in Buckshaw & Worden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckshaw & Worden

The total recorded crimes in Buckshaw & Worden, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckshaw & Worden crime rate of 3.91 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 Buckshaw & Worden, encompassing approximately 5,875 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buckshaw & Worden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechfield Court with total crimes: 3
  • Mardale Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Ennerdale Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Buckshaw & Worden?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Buckshaw & Worden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 280 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckshaw & Worden recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Buckshaw & Worden had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 191 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckshaw & Worden recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buckshaw & Worden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Buckshaw & Worden has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 16th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Buckshaw & Worden crimes were 280. The crime rate of Buckshaw & Worden in 2024 was 47.66 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckshaw & Worden were around 191 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.51 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 16 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
Broad Oak20 17298 15308 14
Hoole26 14253 17184 17
Charnock24 15199 21141 23
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

Buckshaw & Worden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202418
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Buckshaw & Worden in March 2025

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

1. Beechfield Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Mardale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ennerdale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Applefields (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bamber Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Marine Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wasdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Croft Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dawson Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Bracken Ghyll Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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