Total Crime Rate
14.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whalley Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Whalley Road (BB1 9LH) in the last 12 months was 14.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.5% lower than the Billington & Langho average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whalley Road (BB1 9LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ely Close, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bryer'S Croft (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Billington & Langho| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ely Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Durham Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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