Total Crime Rate
25.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knowles Brow area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bowland , and the 59th lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Knowles Brow (BB7 9PP) in the last 12 months was 25.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% lower than the Bowland average (56.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 140.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knowles Brow (BB7 9PP), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bowland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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