Darwen Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Darwen’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 9.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 28.9% above the UK average of 7.6. This rate reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal factors, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes (120 cases), significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.1% of the total (55 cases), also well above the national average of 1.1 per 1,000. The built-up nature of Darwen, a town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to these trends, particularly during November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night. While shoplifting and vehicle crime remained within or slightly below UK averages, the sharp rise in possession of weapons—233% above the national rate—raises concerns about local safety. The month’s crime picture is further shaped by Black Friday shopping, which may have driven retail-related offences, and the quieter period post-Christmas, which could have reduced certain types of activity. These patterns underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas while acknowledging the seasonal context that influences crime reporting and occurrence.

November saw a 60% increase in shoplifting, rising from 10 to 16 cases—a category that remains 13% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000). This upward trend may reflect heightened retail activity around Black Friday, though the rate remains lower than the national average. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7% (12 to 4 incidents), a decline that likely reflects improved security measures or reduced opportunistic activity during darker evenings. Possession of weapons surged by 400% (1 to 5 cases), a figure 233% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), highlighting a concerning spike in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 57% (128 to 55 cases), possibly linked to the closure of seasonal events or changes in community engagement. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent crimes (120 cases) accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents—still significantly above the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000).

Darwen’s crime rate in November 2024 dropped by 20.1% compared to the previous month, falling from 12.2 to 9.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 57% (128 to 55 cases), and a 66.7% decrease in burglary (12 to 4 incidents). Locally, this translates to roughly 9 crimes reported each day in November, a figure that, while notable, remains lower than the peak recorded in October. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 103 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Darwen’s population in a context where crime is not a daily occurrence but a persistent concern. With a population of 28,102, the area’s density and built-up nature may contribute to the visibility of crime, though the drop from October suggests seasonal factors—such as the transition from late autumn to early winter—may have influenced reporting patterns or actual activity levels.