Total Crime Rate
110.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fowler Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farington East , and the 98th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fowler Avenue (PR26 6RL) in the last 12 months was 110.7 per 1,000 residents and was 58.1% higher than the Farington East average (70.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 32.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fowler Avenue (PR26 6RL), the main crime hotspot is near Lostock View. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Lostock View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sherdley Road | Under investigation |
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