Crime Rate in Hoole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoole

The total recorded crimes in Hoole, South Ribble, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoole crime rate of 16.75 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 Hoole, encompassing approximately 776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hoole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowside with total crimes: 2
  • Middle Hey with total crimes: 2
  • Kirk Head with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hoole?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Hoole demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 253 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hoole recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Hoole had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 184 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hoole recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoole Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hoole has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 16.75 ranking 22th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Hoole crimes were 253. The crime rate of Hoole in 2024 was 326.03 (year) or 27.17 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoole were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 237.11 (year) or 19.76 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoole)CrimesRank (Hoole)CrimesRank (Hoole)
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
Broad Oak36 13298 15308 14
Buckshaw & Worden28 16280 16191 16
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

Hoole 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 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 Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 202421
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
October 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hoole in July 2025

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

1. Meadowside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Middle Hey (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Kirk Head (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Higher Furlong (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Smithy Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lunds Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brooklawns (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Moss House Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Old Mill Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. School Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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