Crime Rate in Lostock Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lostock Hall

The total recorded crimes in Lostock Hall, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lostock Hall crime rate of 2.35 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 Lostock Hall, encompassing approximately 13,217 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Lostock Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southlands Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • B5257 with total crimes: 3
  • Pages Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lostock Hall?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Lostock Hall reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 548 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lostock Hall witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lostock Hall experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 503 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lostock Hall witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lostock Hall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lostock Hall has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 12th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Lostock Hall crimes were 548. The crime rate of Lostock Hall in 2024 was 41.46 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lostock Hall were around 503 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.06 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 10 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
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

Lostock Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 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 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20256
December 202412
November 202414
October 202413
September 202415
August 202418
July 202418
June 202426
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202511
December 20249
November 202423
October 20247
September 202415
August 202410
July 202412
June 202424
May 202425
April 202411

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lostock Hall in March 2025

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

1. Southlands Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. B5257 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pages Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Moss Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cypress Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lostock Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lord'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Catherines Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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