Crime Rate in Leyland Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leyland Central

The total recorded crimes in Leyland Central, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leyland Central crime rate of 9.89 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 Leyland Central, encompassing approximately 9,812 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Leyland Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Malden Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Leyland Central?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Leyland Central reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 1,019 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leyland Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Leyland Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 865 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leyland Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Leyland Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Leyland Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leyland Central has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 9.89 ranking 1th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Leyland Central crimes were 1,019. The crime rate of Leyland Central in 2024 was 103.85 (year) or 8.65 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leyland Central were around 865 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.15 (year) or 7.35 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leyland Central)CrimesRank (Leyland Central)CrimesRank (Leyland Central)
Earnshaw Bridge66 31,563 11,299 1
Middleforth68 2781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge East51 7859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West53 6749 5729 4
Seven Stars65 4703 6664 6
Lostock Hall61 5548 9503 10
Broadfield37 12546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton39 9597 7525 8
St Ambrose37 11550 8515 9
Moss Side44 8443 13491 12
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane39 10480 11336 13
New Longton & Hutton East28 14376 14495 11
Farington West22 18446 12217 15
Buckshaw & Worden29 13280 16191 16
Broad Oak23 17298 15308 14
Farington East26 15236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale West26 16138 22168 19
Hoole15 23253 17184 17
Longton & Hutton West16 22226 20173 18
Howick & Priory17 21239 18168 20
Charnock22 19199 21141 23
Walton-le-Dale East19 20107 23143 21

Leyland Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202539
February 202512
January 202526
December 202417
November 202415
October 202415
September 202428
August 202419
July 202423
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202526
March 202531
February 202529
January 202524
December 202413
November 202419
October 202427
September 202423
August 202419
July 202427
June 202442
May 202427

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202516
February 202519
January 202516
December 202422
November 202424
October 202430
September 202417
August 202424
July 202423
June 202440
May 20249

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
May 20241

High Crime Locations Leyland Central in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
2. Malden Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Balshaw Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. High Green (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Ryden Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mosley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Yewlands Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. North View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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