Padiham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For someone living in Padiham, the crime rate of 11.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2025 means one reported crime occurs for roughly every 90 residents over the course of the month. This figure places the area 65.7% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlighting a significant disparity in local safety compared to national trends. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (34.7% of total) and violence and sexual offences (34.7%), both of which far exceed their UK counterparts—anti-social behaviour was 302% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences were 66% above. These figures suggest a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour are prevalent, possibly linked to the area’s character as a built-up district within Burnley, where community density and shared spaces may amplify such incidents. Seasonally, February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could contribute to increased indoor disputes or reduced deterrence in public spaces. The data also reveals a stark imbalance between property crimes (26.4% of total) and violent crimes (34.7%), with the latter dominating the crime profile. This suggests that personal safety concerns may weigh more heavily on residents than property-related risks, a pattern consistent with areas where social cohesion challenges or economic pressures are more pronounced.

February 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with other theft increasing by 75% (from 4 to 7 incidents) and vehicle crime rising by 50% (from 6 to 9). These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as colder weather driving more indoor activities or targeted thefts in vehicles left unattended during short winter days. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during February’s low outdoor activity period. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark divergence from UK averages: anti-social behaviour and violence were 302% and 66% above the UK rate, respectively, while public order offences were 55% below the UK average. This contrast highlights both challenges and relative strengths in local crime management. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 75% surge in other theft, which could include items stolen from homes or vehicles, underscoring the need for vigilance in securing personal property during the winter months. Meanwhile, the 84% below UK average for shoplifting suggests that local retail areas may have effective security measures or lower foot traffic.

Padiham’s crime rate in February 2025 (11.1 per 1,000) was nearly stable compared to the previous month’s rate of 10.9 per 1,000, indicating no major short-term fluctuations. However, this rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, with the gap of 65.7% underscoring persistent local challenges. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 4 crimes per day in February, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregated monthly statistics. Over the course of the month, the 1-in-90 residents figure translates to a personal risk that, while not extreme, is higher than in many other parts of the UK. When scaled to the area’s population of 10,913, the 121 reported crimes mean that every resident is statistically more likely to encounter crime than someone in the UK average. This comparison is particularly stark for anti-social behaviour and violence, which are 302% and 66% above UK averages, respectively. While the month-on-month stability offers some reassurance, the sustained elevation above national benchmarks suggests that systemic factors—such as local demographics, economic conditions, or policing strategies—require ongoing scrutiny to address the disparity.