Padiham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Padiham’s November 2025 crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents is 32.9% above the UK average, reflecting a significant departure from national trends. The most striking outlier is anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 34.0% of total crimes and is 211% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This suggests localized factors, such as community tensions or insufficient community engagement, may be exacerbating the issue. Violence and sexual offences (37.7% of total crimes) are also 44% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in addressing violent crime. Seasonal factors, including Bonfire Night and Black Friday, may have contributed to spikes in criminal damage and arson (up 150% from October), though the latter’s rise remains unexplained by the data. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime are lower than UK averages, with shoplifting at 84% below the national rate. The overall crime profile highlights a stark contrast between violent and anti-social crimes, which dominate, and property-related offences, which are relatively subdued. This imbalance may be linked to Padiham’s character as a built-up area within Burnley, where high concentrations of residents in limited spaces could amplify conflicts. While November’s dark evenings and seasonal events may have temporarily increased certain crime types, the long-term trend of anti-social behaviour and violence suggests deeper systemic issues requiring targeted intervention.

November saw a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 4 to 10. This surge may partly explain the 37.7% share of violent crimes, which remain 44% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.3 per 1,000, is 211% above the national rate, suggesting localized pressures. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 85.7% (7 to 1), a drop that could reflect heightened awareness during the Black Friday shopping period. Shoplifting.1 per 1,000, rose 100% from zero to one incident, a small but notable shift. The decrease in burglary (from 6 to 4) and vehicle crime offers a rare positive trend, though these remain below UK averages for other theft categories. Residents may find the 85.7% drop in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, indicating potential success in targeted policing efforts.

Padiham's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 23.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary shift in crime dynamics. above the UK average. Daily crime statistics show 4 reported incidents per day, a figure that, while locally contextual, reflects the area’s ongoing challenges. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 103 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a small population base. This monthly exposure rate underscores the need for sustained local policing efforts, even as the overall rate has fallen. The population context reveals that Padiham’s crime burden is higher than the UK average, with violent and anti-social crimes driving this disparity. While the drop from October is notable, the persistent gap with national figures indicates deeper structural factors at play, such as community tensions or unmet policing needs.