Crime Rate in Buckshaw & Worden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckshaw & Worden

The total recorded crimes in Buckshaw & Worden, South Ribble, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckshaw & Worden crime rate of 4.77 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)
Buckshaw & Worden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bamber Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Applefields with total crimes: 2
  • Silverstone Street 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 July 2025 the Buckshaw & Worden has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Worden)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Worden)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Worden)
Earnshaw Bridge150 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central86 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East53 5859 3765 3
Middleforth73 3781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge West53 4749 5729 4
Seven Stars41 12703 6664 6
Lostock Hall49 6548 9503 10
Broadfield34 14546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton47 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose47 7550 8515 9
Farington West45 9446 12217 15
New Longton & Hutton East44 10376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane43 11480 11336 13
Moss Side33 15443 13491 12
Broad Oak36 13298 15308 14
Hoole13 22253 17184 17
Charnock26 17199 21141 23
Longton & Hutton West18 21226 20173 18
Howick & Priory9 23239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West24 18138 22168 19
Farington East21 19236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East21 20107 23143 21

Buckshaw & Worden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 202512
April 20256
March 202513
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Buckshaw & Worden in July 2025

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

1. Bamber Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Applefields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Silverstone Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cordwainers Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Marine Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Sandringham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Beechfield Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Old Worden Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Broadstone Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Highland Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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