Padiham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a significant spike in Padiham’s crime profile, with an overall rate of 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—81.5% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Burnley, where local crime trends consistently diverge from national patterns. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, contributing 34.4% of all reported crimes, a rate of 5.0 per 1,000 that is 242% above the UK average. This dominance of anti-social behaviour may reflect the area’s social fabric, where community tensions or environmental factors like overcrowding could contribute to such incidents. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, accounting for 28.8% of crimes at a rate of 4.2 per 1,000, 46% above the UK average. These figures align with the area’s character as a smaller, densely populated town where interpersonal conflicts may be more pronounced. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: August, as a peak holiday month, may have increased the risk of burglary in empty homes, though the rate for this category (0.8 per 1,000) remains 196% above the UK average. The broader context of Padiham’s crime picture suggests that localised issues—such as socioeconomic pressures, community cohesion, or seasonal fluctuations—require tailored responses that go beyond national-level comparisons. Understanding these patterns is critical for developing effective crime prevention strategies that address the specific needs of the area.

The most striking month-on-month change in August 2025 was the 100% increase in public order offences, which rose from 4 to 8 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in theft from the person and other crime, signals a shift in the nature of local crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.4% of all crimes, with a rate of 5.0 per 1,000—242% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends may reflect Padiham’s specific social or environmental conditions, such as the concentration of certain demographics or the impact of seasonal factors like August’s peak holiday activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences saw a 28.1% decrease, falling from 64 to 46 incidents, a drop that could be consistent with the end of the summer term or reduced public gatherings during school holidays. Shoplifting, meanwhile, declined by 20% to 4 incidents, the only category in the breakdown to fall below the UK average by 37%. These divergent trends highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where local crime profiles starkly contrast with national norms.

Padiham’s crime rate in August 2025 rose to 14.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.2% increase from 14.2 per 1,000 in July. This places the area 81.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime trends compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while consistent with prior months, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Monthly exposure calculations show that one reported crime occurred for every 68 residents in August, a ratio that, when contextualised with Padiham’s population of 10,913, illustrates the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. This scale of exposure may feel more pronounced to residents compared to larger urban centres, where population density can dilute individual risk. The slight rise in overall crime rate, coupled with the sharp increases in specific categories, suggests a combination of local factors that require further attention in subsequent analyses.