Crime in Livesey with Pleasington: statistics, rates and trends
541 crimes were recorded in Livesey with Pleasington in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Livesey with Pleasington at a glance
- Crime trends in Livesey with Pleasington
- Types of crime in Livesey with Pleasington
- Livesey with Pleasington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Livesey with Pleasington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Livesey with Pleasington
- Population and deprivation in Livesey with Pleasington
- Questions about crime in Livesey with Pleasington
- About this data
541 crimes were recorded in Livesey with Pleasington in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 189 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Livesey with Pleasington has the 2,706th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Livesey with Pleasington | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 541 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,400 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Livesey with Pleasington was highest in the year to July 2020 (816 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (492). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 541 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 571 | 60.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 554 | 58.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 492 | 52.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 547 | 58.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 796 | 84.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 816 | 86.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 576 | 61.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 594 | 63.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Livesey with Pleasington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+59%) and other theft (+36%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-32%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 12.6 | 0.82 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 5.4 | 0.65 | +59% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +11% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -30% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.3 | 0.35 | +38% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -23% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -15% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Livesey with Pleasington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Livesey with Pleasington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Livesey with Pleasington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Livesey with Pleasington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Livesey with Pleasington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Livesey with Pleasington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Livesey with Pleasington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Livesey with Pleasington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Livesey with Pleasington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Livesey with Pleasington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Livesey with Pleasington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Livesey with Pleasington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Livesey with Pleasington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Livesey with Pleasington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Livesey with Pleasington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Livesey with Pleasington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Livesey with Pleasington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,181 | 147.7 | +157% |
| Ewood | 1,214 | 131.5 | +129% |
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | +73% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 703 | 73.6 | +28% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +358% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 394 | 40.1 | -30% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,233 | 132.5 | +130% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,177 | 147.7 | +157% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Livesey with Pleasington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gladstone Terrace | 42 |
| On or near Dalby Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Banbury Close | 30 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Lane | 25 |
| On or near Cecilia Road | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Broken Stone Road | 15 |
| On or near A6062 | 14 |
| On or near Larch Close | 13 |
| On or near Sutton Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Livesey with Pleasington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 27.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Livesey with Pleasington has an estimated population of 9,400. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Livesey with Pleasington sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Livesey with Pleasington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Livesey with Pleasington a safe place to live?
Livesey with Pleasington recorded 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Livesey with Pleasington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Livesey with Pleasington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Livesey with Pleasington was down 5% on the year before: 541 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 571 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Livesey with Pleasington?
Livesey with Pleasington is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Livesey with Pleasington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.