Crime in Ribbleton: statistics, rates and trends
1,125 crimes were recorded in Ribbleton in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ribbleton at a glance
- Crime trends in Ribbleton
- Types of crime in Ribbleton
- Ribbleton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ribbleton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ribbleton
- Demographics of Ribbleton
- Questions about crime in Ribbleton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (467), anti-social behaviour (222) and criminal damage and arson (132) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 661st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ribbleton | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,125 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.1 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,583 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ribbleton of any year here (1,125 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,125 | 131.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,336 | 155.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,242 | 144.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,403 | 163.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,916 | 223.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,658 | 193.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,831 | 213.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,670 | 194.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,708 | 199.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 141 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ribbleton recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate) and other crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less burglary (28% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 30 to 39 and other crime rose from 34 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 469 to 222 and burglary fell from 31 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 | 54.4 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 25.9 | 15.4 | -53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 15.4 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 81 | 9.4 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Other crime | 40 | 4.7 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 2.3 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ribbleton; the highest is City Centre (409.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Garrison (63.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ribbleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 1,255 | 128.1 | -2% |
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +31% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,152 | 116.4 | -11% |
| Garrison | 625 | 63.5 | -52% |
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | -2% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +8% |
| City Centre | 5,296 | 409.4 | +212% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Ribbleton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sandycroft” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandycroft | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Dunnerdale Close | 38 |
| On or near Crawford Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 31 |
| On or near Otters Close | 28 |
| On or near Rowan Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Gaythorne Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 27 |
| On or near Burholme Close | 24 |
Of the 903 crimes in Ribbleton with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 222 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 393 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 22.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Ribbleton has an estimated population of 8,583 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ribbleton average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ribbleton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ribbleton a safe place to live?
Ribbleton recorded 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 661st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Ribbleton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 467 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in Ribbleton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ribbleton was down 16% on the year before: 1,125 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ribbleton?
About 8,583 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ribbleton?
Ribbleton 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.