Clayton-le-Moors Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Clayton-le-Moors' crime profile in June 2023 reveals a distinct mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences comprising 35.5% of all incidents. This is the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour at 32.7% and burglary at 8.2%. The area's overall crime rate of 11.1 per 1,000 residents is 30.6% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects broader patterns in this built-up area within Hyndburn. The prominence of violent crime—specifically violence and sexual offences—suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces where such incidents are concentrated. Anti-social behaviour's 143% above UK average rate may be linked to the area's social dynamics, including potential challenges in community cohesion or youth engagement. Burglary, though lower in proportion, remains high compared to the UK average, with 181% above the national figure. This could be influenced by the area's housing stock, which may include older properties with fewer security features. Seasonal factors in June—such as the start of the summer and longer daylight hours—likely contribute to increased outdoor activity, which may drive both violent and anti-social incidents. However, the absence of a direct correlation between tourism and crime in this non-coastal area means other local factors, such as employment patterns or local events, may play a more significant role. The data illustrates a crime mix that balances violent, property, and disorder-related offences, with no single category dominating to an extreme extent. This balance may be influenced by the area's status as a built-up part of a larger rural district, where urban and rural characteristics intersect to shape unique crime patterns.

June 2023 saw a 400% increase in public order offences, rising from one to five incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in drugs-related crimes and bicycle theft, suggests a shift in local activity patterns during the early summer months. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50% compared to May, potentially linked to reduced car usage during warmer weather or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, occurring at 143% above the UK average, a figure that underscores persistent community tensions. The sharp increase in public order offences—now at 0.5 per 1,000 residents—may indicate heightened social interactions during the summer. Other thefts fell by 60%, aligning with the UK average for this category. This contrast between rising and falling crime types illustrates the combination of seasonal and local factors shaping the area's crime profile.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in June 2023 rose to 11.1 per 1,000 residents, a 19.5% increase from 9.3 per 1,000 in May. This places the area significantly above the UK average, though the gap remains consistent with earlier months. Daily crime activity averaged four incidents per day, a figure that, while relatively low, reflects the area's small population of 9,919. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 90 residents, a statistic that highlights the density of incidents within this built-up area. While this monthly exposure is higher than the UK average, the UK's overall rate includes a broader range of urban and rural areas. The shift from May to June suggests seasonal factors may be influencing crime patterns. Local residents may find the 1-in-90 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though this does not account for variations in personal risk factors.