Crime in Leyland: statistics, rates and trends
3,668 crimes were recorded in Leyland in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,489), anti-social behaviour (733) and shoplifting (361) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 471st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Leyland | South Ribble | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,668 | 8,894 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.0 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 40,742 | 116,113 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Leyland of any year here (3,668 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,668 | 90.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,230 | 103.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,172 | 102.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,302 | 105.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,734 | 116.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,806 | 118.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,693 | 115.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,339 | 106.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,232 | 103.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 292 |
| July 2026 | 368 |
| June 2026 | 358 |
| May 2026 | 334 |
| April 2026 | 314 |
| March 2026 | 271 |
| February 2026 | 249 |
| January 2026 | 323 |
| December 2025 | 294 |
| November 2025 | 267 |
| October 2025 | 307 |
| September 2025 | 291 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and robbery (50% below) and vehicle crime (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, robbery rose from 22 to 28 and drugs rose from 62 to 77, while anti-social behaviour fell from 1,334 to 733 and possession of weapons fell from 44 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,489 | 36.5 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 733 | 18.0 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 361 | 8.9 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 268 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 178 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 175 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 111 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other crime | 79 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Drugs | 77 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 0.8 | 1.0 | -27% |
| Robbery | 28 | 0.7 | 1.4 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 0.5 | 0.8 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Leyland; the highest is Preston (Preston) (160.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Longton (31.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leyland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euxton | 845 | 50.4 | -44% |
| Bamber Bridge | 3,825 | 91.9 | +2% |
| Penwortham | 1,130 | 62.8 | -30% |
| Longton | 365 | 31.9 | -65% |
| Chorley | 4,805 | 115.4 | +28% |
| Preston (Preston) | 15,909 | 160.6 | +78% |
| Coppull | 470 | 56.8 | -37% |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 330 | 35.1 | -61% |
Of the 8 areas within Leyland, St Ambrose had the highest crime rate (137.1 per 1,000) and Farington East the lowest (52.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose | Neighbourhood | 3,641 | 499 | 137.1 |
| Leyland Central | Neighbourhood | 6,155 | 823 | 133.7 |
| Seven Stars | Neighbourhood | 4,754 | 526 | 110.6 |
| Earnshaw Bridge | Neighbourhood | 3,771 | 392 | 104.0 |
| Broadfield | Neighbourhood | 5,707 | 509 | 89.2 |
| Moss Side | Neighbourhood | 5,486 | 388 | 70.7 |
| Clayton West & Cuerden | Neighbourhood | 9,034 | 598 | 66.2 |
| Farington East | Neighbourhood | 2,975 | 157 | 52.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Leyland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (245).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 245 |
| On or near Parking Area | 142 |
| On or near Malden Street | 67 |
| On or near Longmeanygate | 60 |
| On or near Mendip Road | 57 |
| On or near Hillbrook Road | 56 |
| On or near A49 | 46 |
| On or near Oak View | 45 |
| On or near Preston Road | 37 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 37 |
Of the 2,935 crimes in Leyland with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 733 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,172 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 782 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 340 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 154 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 139 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 125 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 92 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 56 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Leyland has an estimated population of 40,742 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leyland average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Leyland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Leyland a safe place to live?
Leyland recorded 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 471st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Leyland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,489 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (733).
Is crime in Leyland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leyland was down 13% on the year before: 3,668 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,230 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leyland?
About 40,742 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leyland?
Leyland 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.