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

Clayton-le-Moors recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, exactly matching the UK average. This figure, while statistically aligned with national trends, reveals a complex picture of local crime patterns shaped by seasonal and demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 25.3% and other theft at 7.6%. The data suggests a shift in the nature of crime, with property-related offences (including burglary, vehicle crime, and shoplifting) contributing 43% of the total, compared to 30.4% for violent crime. This balance may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Hyndburn, where retail and residential zones intersect. October’s shorter evenings and Halloween may have contributed to an uptick in anti-social behaviour. The rate of shoplifting, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 31% below the UK average, indicating effective local retail security measures. Meanwhile, other theft and vehicle crime exceeded UK averages by 3% and 15% respectively, suggesting vulnerabilities in specific sectors. These figures highlight the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime are concentrated. The overall rate, while stable, underscores the importance of context: a 1-in-126 resident experience of crime over the month may seem low, but localised spikes in certain categories demand attention.

October 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types. Violence and sexual offences fell by 35.1% compared to September, dropping from 37 to 24 incidents—a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as the end of the academic term or reduced social activity. Conversely, other theft surged by 200%, rising from 2 to 6 cases, while public order offences also doubled from 1 to 3. Vehicle crime increased by 100%, jumping from 3 to 6 incidents, a spike that could be linked to increased parking activity or colder weather prompting vehicle-related crimes. These changes highlight a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences now accounting for 43% of all crimes compared to 30.4% in violent crime. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent concern, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000—56% above the UK average. This disparity may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature, where concentrated populations and limited public spaces could foster such behaviour. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained below the UK average by 31%, suggesting local retail strategies are effective. For residents, the 200% increase in other theft is a key warning: this category includes crimes like theft from vehicles or unattended property, areas where vigilance may be critical.

The crime rate in October 2023 (8.0 per 1,000) marked a 15.1% decrease from September’s 9.4 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. This reduction, however, masks variations in specific categories. On a daily basis, Clayton-le-Moors experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in October—a figure that, while modest, translates to one reported crime for every 126 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk: in a community of nearly 10,000 people, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is relatively low, though localised spikes in certain categories may alter this perception. The population-scaled perspective also highlights disparities: while the area’s overall rate matches the UK average, its anti-social behaviour rate is 56% higher, and other crime is 257% above the national benchmark. These figures suggest that while the area is statistically average in total crime, it faces unique challenges in specific areas. For residents, the 1-in-126 monthly exposure rate may seem reassuring, but the sharp increases in other theft and vehicle crime—both linked to vulnerable assets—warrant closer attention. The contrast between the area’s overall stability and its elevated performance in certain crime types underscores the need for targeted policing and community engagement.