SMITH CROFT, PR26 7XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR26 7XN

SMITH CROFT, PR26 7XN, South Ribble has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.51 per 1,000 population. This PR26 7XN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR26 postcode area, which has experienced 45 crimes and a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR26 7XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR26 7XN, encompassing approximately 765 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR26 7XN area, explore the PR26 7XN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR26 7XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alder Close with total crimes: 5
  • Greenside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • The Glebe with total crimes: 2

SMITH CROFT, PR26 7XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.5157.14%
Anti-social behaviour314.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.920.00%
Public order12.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour723.51-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences79.14133.33%
Other theft29.14-33.33%
Burglary12.610.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.5933.33%
Other theft310.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.92-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.92-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour610.45-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson37.840.00%
Other theft13.92-50.00%
Public order11.31-50.00%
Shoplifting11.31-50.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Robbery11.310.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour726.12-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.14200.00%
Other theft27.840.00%
Public order22.610.00%
Shoplifting22.61100.00%
Other crime12.610.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.59100.00%
Other theft213.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.61-71.43%
Shoplifting12.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.1466.67%
Other theft36.53200.00%
Burglary13.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.530.00%
Shoplifting33.92-40.00%
Burglary13.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.21-16.67%
Shoplifting56.53400.00%
Vehicle crime36.53200.00%
Burglary23.920.00%
Other crime12.610.00%
Other theft11.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.84-42.86%
Other theft45.22300.00%
Shoplifting15.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour726.1216.67%
Shoplifting39.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.92-40.00%
Burglary23.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Possession of weapons12.610.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary626.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.840.00%
Vehicle crime26.530.00%
Other theft12.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR26 7XN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alder Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Greenside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St James'S Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lansborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cheetham Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barn Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Manor House Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1