Total Crime Rate
41.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Farington East , and the 141st lowest 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 School Lane (PR5 5JR) in the last 12 months was 41.9 per 1,000 residents and was 40.2% lower than the Farington East average (70.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around School Lane (PR5 5JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Willow Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near North Union View (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Farington East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Croston Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Union View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Greenfield Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Rushy Hey | Under investigation |
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