LIBRARY CLOSE, PR25 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR25 3EU

LIBRARY CLOSE, PR25 3EU, South Ribble has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This PR25 3EU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR25 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR25 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR25 3EU, encompassing approximately 2063 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR25 3EU area, explore the PR25 3EU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR25 3EU area, visit the PR25 3EU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR25 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Heys Hunt Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Coulthard Drive with total crimes: 1

LIBRARY CLOSE, PR25 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.36500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9450.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.2714.29%
Violence and sexual offences23.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.51140.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.8275.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.39-68.42%
Other theft42.9133.33%
Burglary11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.96375.00%
Shoplifting59.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-33.33%
Other theft31.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft612.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9120.00%
Shoplifting52.9166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.1140.00%
Vehicle crime53.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42-28.57%
Other theft42.42-20.00%
Shoplifting31.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.11250.00%
Shoplifting63.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.91150.00%
Other theft52.4225.00%
Bicycle theft12.420.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.3033.33%
Shoplifting31.94-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.6966.67%
Other theft32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-50.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.39-40.00%
Drugs42.91300.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Shoplifting31.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.850.00%
Shoplifting63.3920.00%
Other theft32.91-40.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.880.00%
Other theft53.390.00%
Shoplifting52.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202419
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR25 3EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Heys Hunt Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coulthard Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kennett Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hastings Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Farington Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Olympian Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodville Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1