Crime Rate in Walton-le-Dale East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton-le-Dale East

The total recorded crimes in Walton-le-Dale East, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton-le-Dale East crime rate of 3.29 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 Walton-le-Dale East, encompassing approximately 5,767 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walton-le-Dale East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chorley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Milton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cottonwood Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Walton-le-Dale East?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Walton-le-Dale East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 107 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walton-le-Dale East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Walton-le-Dale East had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 143 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walton-le-Dale East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Walton-le-Dale East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Walton-le-Dale East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walton-le-Dale East has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 20th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Walton-le-Dale East crimes were 107. The crime rate of Walton-le-Dale East in 2024 was 18.55 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walton-le-Dale East were around 143 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.80 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walton-le-Dale East)CrimesRank (Walton-le-Dale East)CrimesRank (Walton-le-Dale East)
Earnshaw Bridge66 31,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central97 11,019 2865 2
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Walton-le-Dale East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walton-le-Dale East postcode area is presented below.

1. Chorley Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Milton Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cottonwood Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Holland House Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Tennyson Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ambleside Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Applewood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Crowell Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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