Burnley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burnley’s November 2025 crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents places the district 39.7% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This elevated rate reflects the dominance of violent and sexual offences (341 incidents, 33.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (271 incidents, 26.8%), both of which far exceed national averages. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—likely contributed to the persistence of violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which are often concentrated in public spaces. The high rate of anti-social behaviour may also be linked to Burnley’s socio-economic profile, where community tensions and limited recreational opportunities during winter months could amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, the category of shoplifting saw a modest increase (13.5% month-on-month), driven by the shopping season, though this remains below the UK average. The overall crime picture illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal activity, and policing priorities, with Burnley’s crime profile underscoring the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The dominance of property crimes (288 incidents, 28.5% of total) further highlights the vulnerability of Burnley’s residential and commercial sectors to theft and vandalism, a pattern consistent with its urban character and historical industrial legacy.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2025 was a 65.2% decrease in vehicle crime, with reported incidents dropping from 69 to 24. This sharp decline may reflect improved parking security measures or reduced traffic during the holiday season, though no definitive causal link is established. Conversely, bicycle theft rose by 25% (4 to 5 incidents), potentially linked to increased cycling during darker evenings. Drug-related offences also increased by 17.9% (28 to 33), a trend that may be connected to seasonal demand patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime category, with 271 incidents (26.8% of total crimes), 155% above the UK average. This category’s persistence highlights ongoing challenges in community cohesion, exacerbated by the combination of Black Friday shopping activity and Bonfire Night events. Shoplifting increased by 13.5% (52 to 59), suggesting that retail-focused crime may have been influenced by the holiday shopping period.

Burnley's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 18.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 12.5 to 10.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the 34 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 98 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains 39.7% above the UK average, the month-on-month reduction suggests a possible stabilisation in local policing efforts or seasonal factors. The population context reveals that the 1012 total crimes reported represent a significant burden for Burnley’s 99,233 residents, with the rate of 10.2 per 1,000 indicating a higher-than-average exposure to crime. This monthly exposure figure underscores the need for continued community engagement and targeted interventions, particularly in areas where violent crime and anti-social behaviour remain elevated. The drop in vehicle crime by 65.2% from the previous month may reflect improved parking security measures or reduced traffic during the holiday season, though further analysis is required to confirm this link.