Padiham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Padiham's crime rate in June 2025 was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.8% above the UK average of 8.1. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area's unique challenges. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each contributing 33.1% of total reported crimes. These figures are particularly concerning given their significant disparity with UK averages—anti-social behaviour was 196% higher than the national rate, while violence and sexual offences were 47% above. The seasonal context of June, the start of summer, may have influenced these patterns: longer daylight hours could have increased public activity in areas prone to anti-social behaviour, while the transition from spring to summer might have affected policing visibility. However, the dominance of violent crime—accounting for 35.2% of all crimes (46 out of 139)—suggests deeper structural issues. In contrast, property crimes (38 total) were relatively low, with burglary at 6.5% of total crimes and vehicle crime at 4.3%. This imbalance between violent and property crime may reflect the area's character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural features, where social cohesion challenges outweigh economic crime risks. The data also highlights an unusual trend: 'other crime' (4 total) rose sharply by 300%, indicating unaddressed gaps in reporting or enforcement. These findings paint a complex picture of a community grappling with persistent social tensions, even as some categories show signs of moderation.

June 2025 saw significant shifts in Padiham's crime profile, with notable increases in 'other crime' (+300.0%), bicycle theft (+200.0%), and drug-related offences (+100.0%). These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of summer encouraging informal gatherings or increased activity in local businesses. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 85.7% (7 → 1), potentially linked to reduced alcohol-related incidents or changes in policing focus. Anti-social behaviour, the most frequent crime category, decreased by 19.3% (57 → 46), though it remains 196% above the UK average. This category's dominance—accounting for 33.1% of all crimes—suggests ongoing challenges in managing community tensions. Meanwhile, 'other theft' and 'shoplifting' both fell below the UK average, with shoplifting at 52% below the national rate. These variations highlight the uneven nature of crime in Padiham, where some categories persistently exceed national benchmarks while others show relative resilience.

Padiham's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 12.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.3. This slight downward trend contrasts with the area's broader position—56.8% above the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal that 5 crimes were reported per day in June, reflecting a persistent local challenge. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one crime occurred for roughly every 79 residents over the course of the month. This figure underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 10,913 people, though it does not capture the full complexity of individual experiences. The rate remains higher than the UK average, which suggests that local factors—such as economic conditions or community dynamics—play a role in sustaining elevated crime levels despite the month-on-month improvement. These numbers offer a snapshot of the area's ongoing relationship with crime, highlighting both the progress and the challenges that remain.