Total Crime Rate
25.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farington East , and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
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 Church Lane (PR26 6RD) in the last 12 months was 25.9 per 1,000 residents and was 63.0% lower than the Farington East average (70.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (PR26 6RD), the main crime hotspot is near Lower Field. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Farington East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lower Field | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Croston Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lower Field | — |
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