Crime in Livesey with Pleasington: statistics, rates and trends
530 crimes were recorded in Livesey with Pleasington in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Livesey with Pleasington
- Questions about crime in Livesey with Pleasington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (179), anti-social behaviour (111) and shoplifting (52) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Livesey with Pleasington | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 530 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,400 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Livesey with Pleasington peaked in the year to August 2020 (859 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (484). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 530 | 56.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 583 | 62.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 562 | 59.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 484 | 51.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 559 | 59.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 750 | 79.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 859 | 91.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 561 | 59.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 597 | 63.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 27 to 52 and other theft rose from 28 to 42, while anti-social behaviour fell from 174 to 111 and criminal damage and arson fell from 46 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 19.0 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 5.5 | 8.5 | +93% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Livesey with Pleasington; the highest is Blackburn Central (259.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Billinge & Beardwood (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Livesey with Pleasington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,157 | 144.7 | +157% |
| Ewood | 1,172 | 127.0 | +125% |
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | +72% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 708 | 74.1 | +31% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +360% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 393 | 40.0 | -29% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,224 | 131.5 | +133% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,157 | 145.2 | +158% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Livesey with Pleasington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gladstone Terrace” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gladstone Terrace | 44 |
| On or near Dalby Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Banbury Close | 28 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Lane | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Cecilia Road | 23 |
| On or near Broken Stone Road | 15 |
| On or near Larch Close | 15 |
| On or near A6062 | 14 |
| On or near Feniscliffe Drive | 13 |
Of the 419 crimes in Livesey with Pleasington with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Livesey with Pleasington has an estimated population of 9,400 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.8%, against 17.1%), less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Livesey with Pleasington average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Livesey with Pleasington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Livesey with Pleasington a safe place to live?
Livesey with Pleasington recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Livesey with Pleasington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Livesey with Pleasington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Livesey with Pleasington was down 9% on the year before: 530 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 583 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Livesey with Pleasington?
About 9,400 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Livesey with Pleasington?
Livesey with Pleasington is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.