Crime Rate in Hoole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoole

The total recorded crimes in Hoole, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoole crime rate of 33.51 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 Hoole, encompassing approximately 776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hoole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Hey with total crimes: 4
  • Long Meadow with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hoole?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Hoole demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 253 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hoole recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hoole had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 184 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hoole recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoole Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hoole has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 33.51 ranking 14th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Hoole crimes were 253. The crime rate of Hoole in 2024 was 326.03 (year) or 27.17 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoole were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 237.11 (year) or 19.76 (month) ranking 17 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
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

Hoole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 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 (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 202421
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Hoole in March 2025

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

1. Middle Hey (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Long Meadow (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Liverpool Old Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Westcroft (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. School Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tristan Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Liverpool Old Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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