WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Middleforth, South Ribble

Comprehensive safety analysis for Middleforth, localized within South Ribble.

Total Crimes

58
trending_up +9.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

93.91per 1k
trending_down -1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,401

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences25
Other Theft9
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Anti-social Behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Burglary3
Other Crime2
Drug Offences2
Vehicle Crime1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sherburn Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Bannister'S Bit Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Evesham Avenue Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Hawkshead Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Old Hey Croft Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Gillibrand Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Higher Croft Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Rose Fold Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Aspinall Close Map
Other theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within South Ribble district.

Local Rank

#19safest in South Ribble

National Safety

Top 20%Riskiest

City Average

75.79per 1k

Local Policing

Broad Oak

Lancashire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Motorcycle Anti-social Behaviour

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

We are committed to working closely with our partner agencies to tackle the issue of motorcycle antisocial behaviour across South Ribble.

We work with the Community Safety Partnership of South Ribble Council who have set up an initiative working with the force to help tackle motorcycle and e-bike nuisance across the borough.

Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams also carry out home visits to the addresses where the motorbikes are kept. We engage with the public and share good news stories on social media.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Road Safety

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

You will see our officers out around South Ribble targeting specific areas that have been raised by members of the public as having road safety concerns. Officers will be conducting speed checks and will issue penalty points and take positive action as required. This is an ongoing Operation as new locations are often brought to our attention.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Business Crime

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Operation Vulture sees officers working closely with businesses to prevent crime and to identify and target offenders. This has resulted in numerous of our prolific offenders being issued with Civil Orders upon prosecution. These run side by side prosecutions and make it more difficult for the offender to re-offend.

Winter of Action sees our officers tackle those areas which have been highlighted as areas that have high anti-social behaviour issues. This includes both high visibility patrols, targeted operations and the use of civil orders for those involved in ASB in the area.

Lots of our activity is published on our Facebook channels. We welcome you to get involved in the public survey Lancashire Talking so you can inform us about local issues, then we can send information specific to the area you live/work. Want to have your say? Sign up to Lancashire Talking at this link https://mymsg.uk/r0vf.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

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JUN14

Gala at Hurst Grange Park

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12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Hurst Grange Park, Hill Road Preston

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