Padiham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Padiham's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 11.8 per 1,000 residents, the area significantly exceeded the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 by 47.5%, a gap that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. The prevalence of violent crime, particularly in the context of a built-up area within Burnley, may be influenced by the town's social dynamics and the presence of local amenities that attract both residents and visitors. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 31.8% of all crimes, a rate 184% above the UK average, which suggests that community tensions or enforcement priorities may be contributing factors. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have amplified tensions in public spaces, explaining the sharp rise in public order offences. While property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage also featured prominently, their rates were lower than those for violent and anti-social crimes, a pattern consistent with the area's character as a mixed-use town with a focus on residential and small-scale commercial activity. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and policing strategies, all of which shape the crime profile in Padiham.

September 2023 saw a 500% increase in public order offences, rising from one to six incidents, a shift that may reflect the return to school and the associated social dynamics in the area. Shoplifting also surged by 300%, with four incidents recorded compared to one in August, suggesting potential links to seasonal retail activity or changes in policing focus. Burglary rates climbed by 133.3%, from three to seven, a significant jump that could be attributed to the transition from summer to autumn, when outdoor activity patterns shift. Conversely, other theft offences fell by 44.4%, from nine to five, indicating improved security measures or changes in offender behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most prevalent category (35.7% of total crimes), decreased by 8% compared to August, a decline that contrasts with the overall upward trend in crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, at 31.8% of all crimes, was 184% above the UK average, a stark deviation that highlights local challenges in managing community disturbances.

Padiham's crime rate in September 2023 rose by 10.3% compared to August's 10.7 per 1,000, reaching 11.8 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 47.5% above the UK average, a gap that has widened over recent months. Locally, the monthly tally of 129 crimes equates to roughly four incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous trends, underscores the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 85 residents, a ratio that, when contextualised against the area's population of 10,913, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. The shift in crime patterns from August to September reflects seasonal dynamics, with the return to school and university freshers likely influencing public order and anti-social behaviour rates. However, the daily crime count remains a stark reminder of the challenges faced by local authorities in maintaining community safety.