Total Crime Rate
24.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knowsley Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho , and the 56th 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 Knowsley Road (BB1 9PN) in the last 12 months was 24.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knowsley Road (BB1 9PN), the main crime hotspot is near Whalley Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 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 | Whalley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whalley Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Knowsley Road West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Brooklyn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Somerset Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Woodcrest | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Somerset Avenue | Under investigation |
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