The figures* from data.police.uk, which include thefts, break-ins and vehicle tamperings, equate to almost 1,000 crimes a day.
West Midlands Police was found to have the highest vehicle crime rate in the country in March, recording 113.6 incidents per 100,000 people, whilst Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales, had the lowest, recording 8.5 incidents per 100,000.
Across England and Wales, police have so far closed 63% of March’s cases without identifying a suspect, 33% are still under investigation, and fewer than 1% have resulted in court action or a caution, although this is likely to rise as investigations progress.
In South Ribble, police recorded 20 vehicle crimes in March according to the figures, which also show the approximate location of each recorded crime. This number is much lower than in Preston, but similar to the numbers in Chorley.
The Post have compiled a list of the neighbourhoods in South Ribble who had reported vehicle crime incidents last month, take a look below:
*Three police forces, Greater Manchester, Devon and Cornwall and Sussex, had not supplied data for that month so the true number is likely much higher.
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All the neighbourhoods in South Ribble who reported a vehicle crime in March 2023, ranked from most to least. Photo: Chutima Chaochaiya
2. Bamber Bridge East
Bamber Bridge East recorded 4 vehicle crimes in March 2023: 98th highest in North West Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
3. Leyland South East & Buckshaw Village
Leyland South East & Buckshaw Village recorded 4 vehicle crimes in March 2023: 98th highest in North West Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
4. Farington
Farington recorded 3 vehicle crimes in March 2023: 146th highest in North West Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps