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Crime in Clitheroe

Clitheroe had 280 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 12 Ribble Valley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 109% above the middle Ribble Valley area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

BB7, Ribble Valley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clitheroe

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59.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 12Ribble Valley rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common102 in 3 months

Month by month

101 Mar 85 Apr 104 May 108 Jun 82 Jul 90 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Clitheroe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10236%
anti-social behaviour6222%
public order269%
shoplifting228%
theft166%
criminal damage135%
drugs114%
burglary83%

Clitheroe against Ribble Valley

TypeClitheroe per 1,000Middle Ribble Valley areaChange
Violence21.813.6▲ 6%
Burglary1.71.7▼ 47%
Vehicle crime1.51.6▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour13.25▲ 7%
Theft and robbery4.33▼ 9%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whalley79.9▲ 16%
Clitheroe59.8▼ 3%
Sabden55.6▲ 47%
Waddington15.1–
See every Ribble Valley area ranked on the crime in Ribble Valley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Clitheroe a safe area?

Clitheroe had about 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 12 Ribble Valley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Clitheroe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (102), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and public order (26).