Crime in Leyland: statistics, rates and trends

3,760 crimes were recorded in Leyland in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,486 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Leyland has the 449th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Leyland was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,942 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,760). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leyland 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.

The largest increases were in drugs (+35%) and public order (+32%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and possession of weapons (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Leyland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leyland recorded 1,486 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Leyland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leyland recorded 838 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Leyland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leyland recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Leyland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leyland recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Leyland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leyland recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Leyland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leyland recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Leyland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leyland recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Leyland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leyland recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Leyland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leyland recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Leyland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leyland recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Leyland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leyland recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Leyland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leyland recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Leyland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Leyland recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Leyland

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leyland recorded 8 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 down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Leyland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leyland.

8 areas within Leyland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Ambrose had the highest rate (150.0 per 1,000) and Farington East the lowest (53.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Leyland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leyland 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.

Leyland has an estimated population of 40,742. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leyland sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Leyland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.