Is Roe Lee Safe?
Crime statistics for Roe Lee. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 2,412 total crimes recorded in Roe Lee
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Roe Lee — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roe Lee safe?
Roe Lee has a CrimeRadar safety score of 20/100, rated High Crime. A total of 786 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 10.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Roe Lee are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Roe Lee in the last 12 months?
786 crimes were recorded in Roe Lee in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 10.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (882 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 712 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Roe Lee?
The most common crime in Roe Lee is Violent Crime, with 712 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 90.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Roe Lee increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Roe Lee is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 10.9% — from 882 crimes in the previous 12 months to 786 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Roe Lee?
Roe Lee has a safety score of 20 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Roe Lee compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?
Roe Lee has a safety score of 20/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 34/100. Roe Lee is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Roe Lee?
48.5% of crimes recorded in Roe Lee resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lancashire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Roe Lee?
712 violent crimes were recorded in Roe Lee in the last 12 months — representing 90.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 510 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Roe Lee last updated?
The crime data for Roe Lee was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Roe Lee with other areas?
You can compare Roe Lee with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.