Crime Rates at Northlands, Leyland, PR26 7XP

Northlands area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Broadfield , and the 170th highest 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 Northlands (PR26 7XP) in the last 12 months was 63.5 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Broadfield average (121.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Northlands (PR26 7XP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Alder Close, where police recorded 40 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Newton Close (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.