Padiham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Padiham during February 2026, 9.5 crimes were reported—a rate 48.4% higher than the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to roughly one crime for every 105 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that underscores the direct impact on local communities. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, comprising 44.2% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These rates are skewed compared to national averages, with violence and sexual offences in Padiham at 4.2 per 1,000—81% above the UK’s 2.3 per 1,000. Such a disparity may partly explain the heightened sense of insecurity residents might experience, particularly in shared spaces where anti-social behaviour and public order incidents are concentrated. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, could contribute to the persistence of indoor-related crimes like anti-social behaviour and domestic violence. However, whether these patterns are unique to Padiham or reflect broader regional trends. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, which remained at 31 (29.8% of total), suggests that while violent crime dominates the profile, the area may still maintain some level of relative safety in terms of theft and burglary compared to other parts of the UK.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person and public order offences both increasing by 100% compared to January. This jump in theft from the person—from zero to one reported incident—illustrates how even small changes can have visible impacts on local safety perceptions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, dropping from 21 to 14 cases, a shift that may reflect temporary changes in community dynamics or enforcement efforts. The dominance of violent crime in Padiham remains stark: violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.2% of all crimes, a rate 81% above the UK average. This gap is particularly pronounced when compared to the national average for anti-social behaviour, which in Padiham is 1.3 per 1,000—43% above the UK’s 0.9 per 1,000. Such disparities may be linked to local factors, such as the density of social housing or the presence of transient populations in certain areas. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson in Padiham reached 1.1 per 1,000, 139% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate challenges in addressing vandalism or arson in public spaces. These statistics highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly where violent and property crimes intersect.

Padiham’s crime rate in February 2026 rose slightly to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately four crimes reported each day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the aggregate monthly rate. When scaled to the population of 10,913, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 105 residents—a statistic that, while not immediately alarming in absolute terms, underscores the regularity of criminal activity in the area. This rate is significantly higher than the UK average, with the gap most evident in violent crime categories. For instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Padiham (4.2 per 1,000) is 81% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as socioeconomic conditions or community cohesion—may play a role in these disparities. However, the UK average encompasses a wide range of urban and rural areas, making direct comparisons context-dependent. Residents of Padiham may find the 1-in-105 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, as it provides a concrete measure of risk that can inform decisions about safety measures or community engagement initiatives.