Crime Rate in Broad Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broad Oak

The total recorded crimes in Broad Oak, South Ribble, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broad Oak crime rate of 3.10 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 Broad Oak, encompassing approximately 11,600 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broad Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackberry Way with total crimes: 12
  • Woodfold with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Broad Oak?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Broad Oak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 298 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broad Oak recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Broad Oak had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 308 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broad Oak recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broad Oak Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broad Oak has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 13th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Broad Oak crimes were 298. The crime rate of Broad Oak in 2024 was 25.69 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broad Oak were around 308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.55 (year) or 2.21 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broad Oak)CrimesRank (Broad Oak)CrimesRank (Broad Oak)
Earnshaw Bridge150 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central86 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East53 5859 3765 3
Middleforth73 3781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge West53 4749 5729 4
Seven Stars41 12703 6664 6
Lostock Hall49 6548 9503 10
Broadfield34 14546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton47 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose47 7550 8515 9
Farington West45 9446 12217 15
New Longton & Hutton East44 10376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane43 11480 11336 13
Moss Side33 15443 13491 12
Buckshaw & Worden28 16280 16191 16
Hoole13 22253 17184 17
Charnock26 17199 21141 23
Longton & Hutton West18 21226 20173 18
Howick & Priory9 23239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West24 18138 22168 19
Farington East21 19236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East21 20107 23143 21

Broad Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 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 Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Broad Oak in July 2025

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

1. Blackberry Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Woodfold (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Clifton Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Walton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moorhey Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Green Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Marl Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hurst Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alcester Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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