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Crime in Leyland

Recorded crime in Leyland is 1.5 times the South Ribble average and 1.1 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 8%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Leyland: about 19,962 residents in 20 neighbourhoods.

Safety
3/10Above average crime
Living
7.4/10Good
5-year change
−8%fewer crimes
vs the council
1.5×the South Ribble average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

South Ribble 015C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSouth Ribble 016F: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSouth Ribble 015D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSouth Ribble 016C: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeSouth Ribble 013C: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSouth Ribble 013B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSouth Ribble 015B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSouth Ribble 015A: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeSouth Ribble 013A: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSouth Ribble 016G: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeSouth Ribble 017A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeSouth Ribble 013D: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeChorley 005A: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeSouth Ribble 017B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeSouth Ribble 017C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeChorley 003E: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeChorley 003F: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeSouth Ribble 012F: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeSouth Ribble 012B: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeSouth Ribble 017D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Leyland.

Crime over 5 years

Down 8% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Leyland, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 1,946 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20221,946Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 1,772 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20231,772Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 1,766 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20241,766Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 1,840 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20251,840Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 1,786 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20261,786

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.5× the South Ribble average (1.1× the England and Wales average). 89 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 69% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 13% of the harm here
  • Other theft: 4% of the harm here

"Violence and sexual offences" is 69% of the harm here. It is a broad police category: most of these crimes are assaults without injury, harassment and threats, often indoors between people who know each other, and only a small part are sexual or serious violent offences. Police data does not say which, so each one is weighted at the England and Wales average for the category, which can overstate a quiet residential area.

Anti-social behaviour: 43 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.7
Burglary4.6
Violence and sexual offences39.7
Drugs1.6
Possession of weapons0.9
Other crime2.0
Other theft7.4
Theft from the person0.4
Vehicle crime4.0
Criminal damage and arson11.1
Public order6.1
Bicycle theft1.5
Shoplifting8.7

Postcode districts in Leyland

Nearby towns

Council: South Ribble

Questions about crime in Leyland

Is Leyland a safe place to live?
Leyland scores 3 out of 10 for safety (above average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.5 times the South Ribble average.
Is crime going up or down in Leyland?
Down 8% over 5 years, from 1,946 recorded crimes a year to 1,786.
What is the most common crime in Leyland?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 40 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Leyland compare with South Ribble?
Crime severity in Leyland is 1.5 times the South Ribble average.