Padiham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Padiham’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 12.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.5% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This disparity underscores a marked divergence from national trends, particularly in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.4% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, occurred at a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 — 150% above the UK average. These figures suggest a concentration of social and interpersonal tensions in the area, possibly linked to Padiham’s role as a built-up district within Burnley, where community dynamics and local economic factors may contribute to higher rates of such offences. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the start of summer, increased social activity and longer daylight hours could influence patterns of crime. The prominence of criminal damage and arson (1.3 per 1,000) — 103% above the UK average — hints at ongoing issues with property-related disputes or vandalism, tied to local infrastructure or community engagement challenges. While the UK overall experiences a balanced mix of crime types, Padiham’s profile is skewed toward violent and disorderly offences, requiring targeted interventions to address underlying causes.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Padiham. The most significant increase occurred in 'other crime,' which rose by 200% compared to May, reflecting a jump from 1 to 3 reported incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less frequent offences, surged to a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 — 100% above the UK average. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 55.6%, from 9 to 14 cases, potentially linked to seasonal activities or local disputes. Anti-social behaviour, however, declined by 34.4% (61 to 40 cases), though it remains 150% above the UK average. This decrease may be attributed to increased community engagement or enforcement efforts during the summer months. Violent crimes, while still the most common category, saw no month-on-month change, maintaining their dominance at 38.4% of all crimes. Vehicle crime dropped by 50% (4 to 2 cases), aligning with a UK-wide trend of reduced motor vehicle-related offences in warmer weather. This decline could be explained by fewer parked vehicles in residential areas during summer. The contrast between rising 'other crime' and falling anti-social behaviour highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, suggesting that multiple factors — from policing strategies to seasonal shifts — influence outcomes in different ways.

Padiham’s crime rate in June 2023 (12.2 per 1,000) marked a 9.5% decrease from May’s rate of 13.5 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable reduction in overall crime. However, this remains 43.5% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent gap between local and national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day over the month, translating to a localised frequency that residents may find concerning given the population of 10,913. Monthly exposure further illustrates this: over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 82 residents, a figure that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, highlights the tangible impact of crime on individual households. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Padiham’s rate suggests that nearly 12% of its residents are exposed to crime each month — significantly higher than the UK’s national context. This disparity may reflect broader socioeconomic factors, such as higher concentrations of vulnerable populations or limited resources for crime prevention in Padiham compared to other regions. The 9.5% month-on-month decline, though modest, could indicate the effectiveness of recent interventions or natural fluctuations in crime patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causality. For residents, the data reinforces the importance of community vigilance and targeted policing to address persistent issues in violent and anti-social crime.