Accrington Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Accrington’s June 2024 crime profile reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the overall rate of 13.3 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 62.2% above the UK average, underscoring the area’s elevated risk of violent incidents compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.6% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 70%. Anti-social behaviour followed at 28.1%, a figure 164% above the national benchmark, while shoplifting surged to 12.7% of total crimes, 174% above the UK average. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may contribute to these trends, as longer daylight hours and increased social activity in urban areas could heighten opportunities for violence and anti-social conduct. Property crimes, while still present, constituted a smaller share of the total, with shoplifting and other thefts driving this category. This imbalance may reflect local factors such as the presence of retail hubs or high-traffic public spaces, which could attract both opportunistic thieves and individuals engaged in confrontational behaviour. The data also highlights a 15% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average, suggesting that alcohol-fuelled incidents or disputes in communal areas may be contributing to the overall crime picture. While the rate of violent crime remains a pressing concern, the relative stability in property crime compared to the UK average may indicate that targeted policing or community initiatives have had some impact in recent months. However, the significant gap between Accrington’s rate and the national average suggests that further measures may be needed to address the root causes of violent crime in the area.

June 2024 saw a sharp increase in theft from the person, with a 100% rise from zero to two incidents, a trend that may reflect heightened public activity during summer evenings. Shoplifting also spiked by 96.8%, jumping from 31 to 61 cases, a surge that outpaces the UK average by 174%. Violent crimes, the most prevalent category, rose by 7.5% compared to May, maintaining a 70% gap above the UK average for this category. Conversely, other crime dropped by 60%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 52.4%, linked to seasonal shifts in behaviour or targeted policing efforts. The stark contrast between rising violent crime and falling property crime suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, with public spaces and social interactions contributing to the increase in violence.

Accrington’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 13.3 per 1,000 residents, a decrease of 8.9% from the previous month’s rate of 14.6 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime patterns, though the rate remains significantly higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 16 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the ongoing pressure on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 75 residents, a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 36,258 people. While the decline from May is notable, the overall rate remains 62.2% above the UK average, highlighting the need for sustained attention to local crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, a disparity that may be influenced by local factors such as urban density or socioeconomic conditions.