Rural Burnley Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Rural Burnley—a built-up area within Burnley—recorded a total of 3 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area among the safest in the country. The distribution of crimes reveals a balanced mix of property and violent offences: burglary, violence and sexual offences, and anti-social behaviour each accounted for 33.3% of the total. While burglary rates in the area were 233% above the UK average, the overall low volume of incidents suggests that these crimes, though represented, remain infrequent. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain the burglary increase, as empty homes during vacations could create opportunities for offenders. However, the significant drop in violence and sexual offences—69% below the UK average—indicates a safer environment for residents, influenced by the area’s rural character and lower population density. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, aligning with the broader trend of reduced violent crime. These patterns highlight the interplay between local conditions and broader national trends, with Rural Burnley’s crime profile shaped by its unique combination of built-up infrastructure and rural isolation.

August 2025 witnessed a 100.0% increase in burglary, rising from 0 to 1 incident, a stark contrast to the 75.0% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 4 to 1. This shift in crime mix highlights a move from violent incidents to property-related crimes, with burglary now accounting for 33.3% of total crimes. Burglary in Rural Burnley occurred at 0.9 per 1,000 residents—233% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to August’s peak holiday season, when empty homes could increase vulnerability. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 69% below the UK average, suggesting a safer environment for residents compared to the national trend. The decrease in anti-social behaviour by 50.0% further reinforces a pattern of reduced disruptive incidents, reflecting community efforts or seasonal factors such as fewer summer events.

August 2025 saw a significant decline in crime compared to the previous month, with the crime rate dropping by 50.0% from 5.3 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: over the 31 days of August, there were effectively 0 crimes reported per day in Rural Burnley. When scaled to the population of 1,128, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 376 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in the area. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the small number of incidents, the proportion of crimes reported remains well below the UK average. This contrast is especially striking in categories like burglary, which, while present at a rate 233% above the UK average, still constitutes a minimal share of the overall crime picture. The combination of these factors suggests that Rural Burnley’s built-up area maintains a distinct security profile compared to the broader UK context, influenced by its rural character and possibly seasonal dynamics.