BB7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB7

BB7, Ribble Valley has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BB7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BB7, encompassing approximately 33790 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)

BB7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Derby Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lambing Clough Lane with total crimes: 6

BB7 Crime Map

Postcodes in BB7

The postcode district are associated with the BB7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BB7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.77-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour631.89-30.00%
Other theft131.86-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.38-53.85%
Other crime100.36233.33%
Vehicle crime80.3060.00%
Public order70.24-36.36%
Burglary60.21-45.45%
Drugs60.18-45.45%
Shoplifting50.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour907.6636.36%
Violence and sexual offences662.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson261.9523.81%
Other theft250.77108.33%
Burglary110.74450.00%
Drugs110.33120.00%
Public order110.3322.22%
Shoplifting100.3311.11%
Vehicle crime50.300.00%
Other crime30.15200.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour665.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences441.95-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson211.30-4.55%
Other theft120.62-14.29%
Public order90.36-30.77%
Shoplifting90.270.00%
Vehicle crime50.27-66.67%
Drugs50.150.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Burglary20.06-50.00%
Other crime10.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour666.21-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences541.95-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson221.6046.67%
Vehicle crime150.657.14%
Other theft140.4416.67%
Public order130.41116.67%
Shoplifting90.3812.50%
Drugs50.2766.67%
Other crime40.15100.00%
Burglary40.12-76.47%
Robbery20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour696.366.15%
Violence and sexual offences662.04-20.48%
Burglary171.9570.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.50150.00%
Vehicle crime140.44-44.00%
Other theft120.419.09%
Shoplifting80.3614.29%
Public order60.24-25.00%
Drugs30.18200.00%
Other crime20.09100.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.5156.60%
Anti-social behaviour652.4654.76%
Vehicle crime251.92316.67%
Other theft110.74-15.38%
Burglary100.33150.00%
Public order80.3014.29%
Shoplifting70.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.21-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Drugs10.03-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.56-13.11%
Anti-social behaviour421.5761.54%
Criminal damage and arson161.2460.00%
Other theft130.4730.00%
Public order70.38-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.21-25.00%
Burglary40.18-69.23%
Drugs40.120.00%
Shoplifting40.12-60.00%
Other crime20.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.71-11.59%
Anti-social behaviour261.81-40.91%
Burglary130.7744.44%
Other theft100.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.30-16.67%
Public order100.3042.86%
Shoplifting100.30100.00%
Vehicle crime80.30-46.67%
Drugs40.2433.33%
Other crime40.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences695.2732.69%
Anti-social behaviour442.04-30.16%
Vehicle crime151.30-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson120.440.00%
Burglary90.3628.57%
Other theft80.27-60.00%
Public order70.2440.00%
Shoplifting50.21-44.44%
Drugs30.15200.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Other crime20.06100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour635.623.28%
Violence and sexual offences521.86-14.75%
Other theft201.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime170.59750.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.50-40.00%
Shoplifting90.3680.00%
Burglary70.270.00%
Public order50.2125.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Other crime10.03-90.91%
Drugs10.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.9215.09%
Violence and sexual offences611.8115.09%
Other theft241.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.71150.00%
Other crime110.59175.00%
Burglary70.3316.67%
Shoplifting50.21-50.00%
Public order40.15-55.56%
Drugs30.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.09-77.78%
Robbery10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.9110.42%
Anti-social behaviour531.57-7.02%
Shoplifting101.57400.00%
Public order90.30125.00%
Vehicle crime90.2712.50%
Other theft80.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.24-42.86%
Burglary60.24-45.45%
Other crime40.180.00%
Drugs40.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.12100.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour574.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences481.690.00%
Other theft161.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.470.00%
Burglary110.410.00%
Vehicle crime80.330.00%
Public order40.240.00%
Other crime40.120.00%
Shoplifting20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 202415
April 202414
March 202425
February 20246
January 20248
December 202315
November 202317
October 20232
September 20239
August 20238

A total of 774 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202464
July 202466
June 202444
May 202454
April 202466
March 202483
February 202453
January 202461
December 202369
November 202352
October 202361
September 202353
August 202348

A total of 765 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202463
July 202490
June 202466
May 202466
April 202469
March 202465
February 202442
January 202426
December 202344
November 202363
October 202361
September 202353
August 202357

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202425
June 202412
May 202414
April 202412
March 202411
February 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 202320
October 202324
September 20238
August 202316

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20242
May 20244
April 202417
March 202410
February 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236
August 202311

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202426
June 202421
May 202422
April 202415
March 20246
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202320
September 20238
August 202314

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 202310
August 20232

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239
August 20234

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202311
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Derby Street
    Total7
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lambing Clough Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 4. Warren Fold
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Howgill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Ribblesdale Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Cottage Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Station Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ribble Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Vicarage Fold
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Meadow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Skeleron Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Cross Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Eastfield Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mayfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Brownlow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kenilworth Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Fort Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Whipp Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Mytton View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hargreaves Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Back Commons
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Kirkmoor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mearley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1