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Crime in Leyland

Leyland had 1,050 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 16 South Ribble areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% above the middle South Ribble area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

PR25, South Ribble · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Leyland

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102crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 16South Ribble rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common415 in 3 months

Month by month

278 Mar 312 Apr 337 May 366 Jun 386 Jul 298 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence41540%
anti-social behaviour19018%
shoplifting11111%
criminal damage898%
theft575%
public order515%
vehicle crime374%
burglary303%

Leyland against South Ribble

TypeLeyland per 1,000Middle South Ribble areaChange
Violence40.336.2▲ 9%
Burglary2.92.5▼ 29%
Vehicle crime3.63.7▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour18.515.2▲ 33%
Theft and robbery7.57.6▲ 51%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Farington Moss121.5▲ 18%
Leyland102▲ 13%
Lostock Hall74.6▼ 5%
Clayton-le-Woods67▲ 7%
Buckshaw Village59.9▲ 6%
Euxton55.2▲ 3%
Whittle le Woods42▼ 2%
See every South Ribble area ranked on the crime in South Ribble page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Leyland a safe area?

Leyland had about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 16 South Ribble areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leyland?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (415), followed by anti-social behaviour (190) and shoplifting (111).