Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blackburn Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bowland , and the 16th 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 Blackburn Road (PR3 3ZQ) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 78.9% lower than the Bowland average (56.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
In the area around Blackburn Road (PR3 3ZQ), the main crime hotspot is near Ribchester Road, with 5 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Bowland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ribchester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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