Crime Rate in Howick & Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howick & Priory

The total recorded crimes in Howick & Priory, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howick & Priory crime rate of 2.09 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 Howick & Priory, encompassing approximately 7,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Howick & Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foster Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Kew Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Mayflower Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Howick & Priory?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Howick & Priory demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 239 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Howick & Priory recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Howick & Priory had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 168 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Howick & Priory recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Howick & Priory Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Howick & Priory has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 20th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Howick & Priory crimes were 239. The crime rate of Howick & Priory in 2024 was 31.23 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howick & Priory were around 168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.95 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking 20 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
Lostock Hall31 12548 9503 10
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
Walton-le-Dale West12 22138 22168 19
Farington East12 21236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East11 23107 23143 21

Howick & Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 202416
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Howick & Priory in March 2025

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

1. Foster Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Kew Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mayflower Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Abbotsway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Ribble Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Carnoustie Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Troon Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadway (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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