Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cathrow Drive area has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Longton & Hutton West , and the 17th 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 Cathrow Drive (PR4 4ZP) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% lower than the Longton & Hutton West average (38.3 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cathrow Drive (PR4 4ZP), the main crime hotspot is near Wham Hey. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Longton & Hutton West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wham Hey | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodside Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Avenue | Under investigation |
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