Burnley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burnley’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a distinct mix of public order and property-related offences, with anti-social behaviour and violence dominating the landscape. Of the 1,238 total crimes recorded, 28.5% were anti-social behaviour, followed by 26.6% in violence and sexual offences. This balance suggests a combination of community tensions and concentrated incidents in public spaces, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period. The property crime category, though smaller in proportion, includes burglary and shoplifting, which may reflect both local economic pressures and the impact of retail activity in the area. Burnley’s overall crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 residents is 54.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. This disparity could be attributed to the town’s socio-economic profile, including areas with higher deprivation indices and a history of industrial decline that may contribute to persistent issues in community safety. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and shorter daylight hours, may also have played a role in increasing anti-social behaviour and public order offences, as reduced visibility and colder weather can exacerbate tensions in public spaces. While direct causation, the timing of these crimes aligns with patterns observed in other post-industrial towns where seasonal transitions correlate with spikes in disorderly conduct.

October 2024 saw a marked increase in burglary, rising 81.0% from 58 to 105 incidents, a figure that is 233% above the UK average for this category. This surge may be linked to the timing of the month, as colder weather and darker evenings could have created conditions conducive to opportunistic theft. Shoplifting also rose by 18.2%, from 77 to 91, reflecting increased foot traffic in retail areas during the pre-Christmas shopping period. Conversely, other theft decreased by 19.7%, from 76 to 61, which may indicate targeted interventions or shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, already significantly higher than the UK average, accounted for 3.6 per 1,000 residents in October, 179% above the national rate of 1.3 per 1,000. This category’s dominance suggests ongoing challenges in managing public spaces, particularly in areas with high concentrations of younger residents or those experiencing economic hardship. Theft from the person increased by 40.0%, from 5 to 7, though this remains below the UK average. Residents may find the monthly breakdown useful for understanding local patterns, as it highlights the need for community-focused policing strategies to address both violent and property-related crimes.

Burnley’s crime rate in October 2024 (12.5 per 1,000) represents a 6.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 11.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing upward trend in local crime statistics. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, underscores the area’s persistent challenges in maintaining public safety relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 40 reported crimes per day in October, a figure that, while not directly comparable to national averages, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 99,233 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 80 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity for local residents, particularly in areas with concentrated populations or limited police resources. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Burnley’s crime rate is high compared to its demographic profile, which includes a significant proportion of working-age individuals and a history of economic decline. These factors may contribute to a higher incidence of both property and violent crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct correlations.