Crime Rate in South Ribble: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Ribble

The total recorded crimes in South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 900 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Ribble crime rate of 8.11 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 South Ribble, encompassing approximately 111,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (301) incidents (11.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (284) incidents (-10.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (32.00% increase)
South Ribble Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Riverside with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is South Ribble?

To understand the safety of South Ribble, we need to analyze South Ribble crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Ribble has recorded 11,636 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 104.80 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 121 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,276 crimes with a crime rate of 92.55, ranking it 145 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, South Ribble demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 11636 crimes compared to 12352.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Ribble recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Ribble had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 10,276 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, South Ribble recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Ribble is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, South Ribble has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

South Ribble Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Leyland Central (97 crimes), and the safest, Hoole (15 crimes), is 82 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Ribble.

Similarly, the area of Seven Stars (121 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Penwortham North (11 crimes), with a difference of 110 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Ribble.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leyland Central97
Middleforth68
Earnshaw Bridge66
Seven Stars65
Lostock Hall61

Safest Wards:

Charnock22
Walton-le-Dale East19
Howick & Priory17
Longton & Hutton West16
Hoole15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Seven Stars121
Leyland North100
Bamber Bridge East80
Leyland South West67
Lostock Hall61

Safest Areas:

New Longton & Hutton33
Penwortham South29
Gregson Lane & Coupe Green28
Longton & Walmer Bridge26
Penwortham North11

South Ribble Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Ribble has recorded 900 crimes with crime rate of 8.11 ranking 157th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total South Ribble crimes were 11,636. The crime rate of South Ribble in 2024 was 104.80 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking it 121 danzarous in the UK. South Ribble ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Ribble were around 10,276 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.55 (year) or 7.71 (month) ranking 145 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, South Ribble ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of South Ribble

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley359 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire906 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde606 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley947 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre960 810,924 89,988 8
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle1,024 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,379 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn930 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,117 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,656 120,223 118,377 1

South Ribble Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (301 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (284 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (317 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (269 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (330 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (296 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 219 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (252 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (246 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 289 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 221 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (263 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (236 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (289 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (288 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (306 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (281 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (291 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (254 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 322 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 219 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (638 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (602 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 20249
July 20243
June 202418

A total of 277 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202535
February 202527
January 202517
December 202419
November 202421
October 202425
September 202415
August 202421
July 202425
June 202436

A total of 544 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202548
March 202533
February 202538
January 202538
December 202458
November 202446
October 202443
September 202430
August 202446
July 202456
June 202464

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202542
March 202528
February 202529
January 202525
December 202433
November 202423
October 202445
September 202427
August 202430
July 202442
June 202482

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 3630 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 602 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025284
April 2025317
March 2025296
February 2025219
January 2025246
December 2024221
November 2024263
October 2024288
September 2024281
August 2024291
July 2024322
June 2024602

A total of 388 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202551
March 202537
February 202520
January 202528
December 202439
November 202441
October 202443
September 202428
August 202423
July 202420
June 202432

A total of 3607 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 300.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 638 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025301
April 2025269
March 2025330
February 2025224
January 2025252
December 2024289
November 2024236
October 2024289
September 2024306
August 2024254
July 2024219
June 2024638

A total of 403 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202530
March 202526
February 202524
January 202522
December 202422
November 202412
October 202450
September 202436
August 202446
July 202431
June 202474

A total of 796 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202550
March 202560
February 202560
January 202558
December 202449
November 202476
October 202486
September 202455
August 202461
July 202461
June 2024114

A total of 790 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202587
March 202552
February 202531
January 202543
December 202456
November 202443
October 202468
September 202474
August 202479
July 202466
June 2024126

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 157 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20259
February 202515
January 202510
December 202412
November 202417
October 20248
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202426

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248

High Crime Locations South Ribble in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Riverside (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
6. Rindle Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3

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