Total Crime Rate
81.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whalley Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho , and the 41st highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Whalley Road (BB1 9NE) in the last 12 months was 81.1 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% higher than the Billington & Langho average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 8 cases , up 166.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -27.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 54.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 46.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whalley Road (BB1 9NE), the main crime hotspot is near Lowerfield. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billington & Langho| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rogersfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rogersfield | Under investigation |
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