WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

middleforth Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for middleforth, localized within south ribble.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

4.22per 1k

Total Population

15,654

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences29

Anti-social Behaviour10

Shoplifting7

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Public Order5

Other Theft5

Vehicle Crime2

Burglary2

Drug Offences1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 7Public order: 3Other theft: 1	11
On or near Higher Croft Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1	4
On or near Malthouse Way Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Aspinall Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Weirden Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Birch Tree Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Gaskell Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Leyland Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Penwortham Hall Gardens Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 1	1