Updated March 202612 areas
Lancashire Crime Rankings 2026
Ribble Valley is the safest area in Lancashire with a crime rate of 51.8 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 89.4 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Ribble Valley
Safest in Lancashire
51.8 per 1k
Preston
Highest Crime in Lancashire
123.7 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
12
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Lancashire's average crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents is 7.9 above the UK average of 81.5.
Lancashire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ribble Valley | 51.8 | -3.5% |
| 2 | West Lancashire | 63.0 | -14.1% |
| 3 | Fylde | 71.1 | -13.9% |
| 4 | Chorley | 76.1 | -6.0% |
| 5 | South Ribble | 77.1 | -19.7% |
| 6 | Wyre | 79.2 | -24.6% |
| 7 | Rossendale | 86.5 | -6.5% |
| 8 | Lancaster | 92.2 | -19.6% |
| 9 | Pendle | 93.0 | -10.7% |
| 10 | Hyndburn | 124.8 | -10.3% |
| 11 | Burnley | 134.9 | -1.2% |
| 12 | Preston | 123.7 | -14.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Lancashire? expand_more
Ribble Valley has the lowest crime rate in Lancashire at 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Lancashire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Lancashire is 89.4 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Lancashire? expand_more
12 of 12 areas in Lancashire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology