Crime Rate in Farington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farington West

The total recorded crimes in Farington West, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farington West crime rate of 7.74 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 Farington West, encompassing approximately 3,746 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Farington West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Meadow with total crimes: 5
  • Willowbank Close with total crimes: 4
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

How safe is Farington West?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Farington West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 446 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Farington West had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 217 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Farington West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Farington West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Farington West has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 7.74 ranking 13th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Farington West crimes were 446. The crime rate of Farington West in 2024 was 119.06 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farington West were around 217 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.93 (year) or 4.83 (month) ranking 15 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
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

Farington West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 202510
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202420
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 202415
October 202411
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 202444
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20251
December 202417
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 202410

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Farington West in March 2025

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

1. Great Meadow (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Willowbank Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
3. Westfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Penwortham Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Riverside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Croston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. William Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rushy Hey (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Charnock Moss (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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