Crime Rate in Farington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farington West

The total recorded crimes in Farington West, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farington West crime rate of 5.87 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farington West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Enterprise Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Great Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Squirrel'S Chase 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 areas in the South Ribble.

  • 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 May 2025 the Farington West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farington West)CrimesRank (Farington West)CrimesRank (Farington West)
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
Buckshaw & Worden29 13280 16191 16
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

Farington West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 202415
October 202411
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 202444
May 20248

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 202417
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Enterprise Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Great Meadow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Squirrel'S Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Okeover Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Westfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Fidler Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morley Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Willowbank Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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