Rural Burnley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Burnley’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 75.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national picture underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are typically higher. The two reported crimes—split evenly between other theft and violence and sexual offences—reflect a unique balance that diverges from the UK average. Other theft, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 76% above the national average, suggesting that property-related incidents may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping, which could increase opportunities for theft in areas with limited retail security. Meanwhile, the 65% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average aligns with the area’s rural character, where fewer public spaces and lower population density may naturally reduce opportunities for such crimes. November’s darker evenings and the absence of major tourist activity, which often correlates with higher crime rates in coastal or urban areas, may also have played a role in maintaining the low overall rate. The built-up nature of the area within Burnley, however, introduces a complexity where limited infrastructure and community interactions could contribute to both the low overall rate and the specific emphasis on property crimes. These findings illustrate how local geography, population density, and seasonal rhythms can shape crime patterns, even in a context of overall safety.

The crime mix in Rural Burnley during November 2025 showed an unusual balance, with other theft and violence each accounting for exactly half of the total 2 reported crimes. This split contrasts with the UK average, where other theft is significantly lower (0.5 per 1,000) and violence is higher (2.6 per 1,000). The 76% increase in other theft compared to the UK average is striking, suggesting that targeted property crimes—such as theft from vehicles or unsecured premises—may be more prevalent in this area, possibly influenced by seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping. Conversely, the 65% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average indicates that the built-up rural nature of the area, with fewer crowded spaces or nightlife venues, may limit opportunities for such crimes. These findings highlight how specific local conditions can create unique crime profiles, even within a low-crime context.

In November 2025, Rural Burnley recorded 2 total crimes across its population of 1,128 residents, equating to a daily crime rate of approximately 0 crimes per day. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 564 residents, a figure that underscores the exceptionally low level of criminal activity in this built-up rural area. When contextualised against the local population, this means that each resident had a 1-in-564 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during the month. While this statistic is purely local and not comparable to national daily figures, it highlights the rarity of crime in this community. The area’s small size and rural character likely contribute to this low exposure, with limited public spaces and fewer opportunities for crime compared to larger urban centres. The monthly figure also suggests that even with seasonal factors like dark evenings and Black Friday shopping, the community’s crime prevention measures or social cohesion may be effective in minimising incidents.