Crime Rate in Leyland Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leyland Central

The total recorded crimes in Leyland Central, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leyland Central crime rate of 10.50 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 Leyland Central, encompassing approximately 9,812 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
Leyland Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • John Street with total crimes: 8
  • Malden Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Leyland Central?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Leyland Central reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leyland Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Leyland Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 865 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leyland Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Leyland Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Leyland Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leyland Central has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 10.50 ranking 2th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Leyland Central crimes were 1,019. The crime rate of Leyland Central in 2024 was 103.85 (year) or 8.65 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leyland Central were around 865 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.15 (year) or 7.35 (month) ranking 2 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
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
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

Leyland Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202512
January 202526
December 202417
November 202415
October 202415
September 202428
August 202419
July 202423
June 202438
May 202419
April 20249

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202529
January 202524
December 202413
November 202419
October 202427
September 202423
August 202419
July 202427
June 202442
May 202427
April 202422

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 202516
December 202422
November 202424
October 202430
September 202417
August 202424
July 202423
June 202440
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Leyland Central in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
2. John Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Malden Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Balshaw Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Yewlands Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Haig Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Assembly Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Forge Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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