Total Crime Rate
57.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cottonwood Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Samlesbury & Walton , and the 180th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cottonwood Close (PR5 6DG) in the last 12 months was 57.4 per 1,000 residents and was 51.5% lower than the Samlesbury & Walton average (118.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cottonwood Close (PR5 6DG), the main crime hotspot is near School Lane. Police recorded 24 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 | Odell Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Renshaw Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brandiforth Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Ashworth Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | School Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | School Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dean Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aspenwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Street | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Aidan'S Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Aidan'S Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Aidan'S Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Aidan'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fourfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brandiforth Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brandiforth Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aspenwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Applewood Close | — |
| 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 | Burglary | Orchard Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aspenwood Close | Under investigation |
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