Rural Burnley Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Burnley's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 55% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked improvement in safety reflects a broader trend in the area's low crime profile. The breakdown of incidents revealed four total crimes, with each category (anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons, and 'other crime') accounting for 25% of the total. This even distribution suggests no single type of crime dominates the local landscape. Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures: longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have increased outdoor socialising, which could explain the isolated incident of criminal damage. However, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with Rural Burnley's character as a small, low-density built-up area within Burnley. The area's limited retail presence and minimal nightlife infrastructure may contribute to its reduced vulnerability to property crimes compared to urban centres. While the presence of weapons and arson incidents raises specific concerns, their rarity within the context of the population underscores the broader safety of the area. The low crime rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in any category, indicates a stable environment where criminal activity remains a rare occurrence.

Anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7% in May, dropping from three to one incident. This decline aligns with the start of the summer term, which may have reduced opportunities for disorder in local areas. However, three crime categories saw notable increases: criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons, and 'other crime' all rose from zero to one incident each. These increases, while statistically significant, remain within the small total crime count. Anti-social behaviour in Rural Burnley is 32% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. Conversely, possession of weapons in the area is 1,186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Residents may find the stability in overall crime rates reassuring, particularly given the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour.

Rural Burnley's crime rate in May 2023 remained stable at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day, reflecting the exceptionally low volume of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 282 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this small population. While this monthly exposure is a local metric, it highlights the area's relative safety compared to national averages. The population context further emphasizes that even with four total crimes reported, the scale of the population means each resident faces a minimal risk. This low rate, combined with the absence of substantial month-on-month changes, indicates a stable environment where crime remains a rare occurrence.