Crime Rate in Buckshaw & Worden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckshaw & Worden

The total recorded crimes in Buckshaw & Worden, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckshaw & Worden crime rate of 4.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buckshaw & Worden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremount Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Marine Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Home Park Drive with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the South Ribble.

    • 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 areas in the South Ribble.

  • 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 May 2025 the Buckshaw & Worden has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Worden)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Worden)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Worden)
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
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

Buckshaw & Worden 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 (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202513
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202418
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Buckshaw & Worden in May 2025

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

1. Claremount Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Marine Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Home Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cordwainers Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Wellington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lonsdale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bamber Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Durham Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hazelmere Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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