Padiham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Padiham’s crime rate in January 2025 reached 10.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.5% above the UK average of 7.1. This stark deviation from the national norm highlights the area’s unique challenges. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (31.9% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (31.1%), and criminal damage and arson (13.5%). These figures align with the post-holiday seasonal context, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. While violent crime remains a concern, the overall profile suggests a mix of persistent and emerging issues. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, is 257% above the UK average, potentially reflecting local social dynamics or insufficient community engagement. The seasonal context of January — a period of transition following the Christmas holidays — may also influence crime patterns, with fewer opportunities for outdoor activity driving indoor or property-related offences. However, direct causal links between these factors and specific crime types, though the combination of reduced foot traffic and colder weather may likely contribute to a shift in criminal focus.

January 2025 saw a stark rise in vehicle crime, which surged by 200% compared to the previous month, increasing from 2 to 6 incidents. This jump, though modest in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the post-holiday period. Other crime also rose sharply, with a 150% increase from 2 to 5 cases, suggesting a broader uptick in non-specific criminal behaviour. Criminal damage and arson saw the most dramatic rise, climbing 128.6% from 7 to 16 cases — a figure that is 194% above the UK average. These increases contrast with declines in burglary (down 50%) and public order offences (down 40%), which may reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Residents should be particularly vigilant about vehicle security, given the tripling of vehicle-related crimes, which now stand at 0.6 per 1,000 — 46% above the UK average.

Padiham's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 10.9 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 12.3. This reduction, while notable, contrasts with the broader trend of elevated crime compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 92 residents — a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Daily crime counts averaged approximately four per day, a rate that, while lower than the previous month, remains a concern for local residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Padiham’s crime profile is affected by specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour and violence, which far exceed UK averages. This suggests that local factors — such as community dynamics or environmental conditions — may play a role in sustaining these higher rates despite the overall monthly decline.