Total Crime Rate
66.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hoghton Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Coupe Green & Gregson Lane , and the 160th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hoghton Lane (PR5 4EB) in the last 12 months was 66.5 per 1,000 residents and was 21.5% higher than the Coupe Green & Gregson Lane average (54.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 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 ( 125.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 34.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 122.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hoghton Lane (PR5 4EB), the main crime hotspot is near Charles Crescent. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coupe Green & Gregson Lane| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Charles Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hoghton Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
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