Total Crime Rate
27.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Odell Way area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Samlesbury & Walton , and the 85th 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 Odell Way (PR5 4ND) in the last 12 months was 27.5 per 1,000 residents and was 76.8% lower than the Samlesbury & Walton average (118.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Odell Way (PR5 4ND), the main crime hotspot is near Pear Tree Crescent. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Samlesbury & Walton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Applewood Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Odell Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Orchard Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Renshaw Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Honeywood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Honeywood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnutwood Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Street | Offender given a caution |
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