Clayton-le-Moors Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clayton-le-Moors, a built-up area within Hyndburn, recorded 95 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 35.2% above the UK average of 7.1, highlighting the area's elevated risk compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 44 incidents — 46.3% of the total — at a rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, 76% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and burglary followed, with the latter's rate 300% above the national average. These patterns may reflect the area's characteristics as a mixed-use built-up zone with a combination of residential, commercial, and public spaces that could contribute to both property and violent crime. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, may partly explain the prevalence of indoor-related offences such as anti-social behaviour and burglary. However, the high rate of violent crime suggests deeper factors, linked to social dynamics or policing strategies. The overall crime rate, while concerning, is consistent with data from similar small urban areas where high concentrations of vulnerable populations or limited resources may exacerbate local challenges. The UK average provides a useful reference, but the specific drivers of Clayton-le-Moors' figures warrant further exploration, particularly given the stark disparities in certain categories.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting, bicycle theft, and robbery each doubling compared to January. This surge in property-related offences contrasts with a 33.3% drop in anti-social behaviour and an 18.2% decrease in criminal damage and arson. The violent crime category — violence and sexual offences — remains the most prevalent, contributing 46.3% of all incidents, a rate 76% above the UK average. This stark disparity underscores the area's unique challenges, particularly in violent crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting's increase to two incidents in February, despite remaining below the UK average, hints at potential factors such as seasonal retail activity or changes in policing focus. The data also reveals that burglary and bicycle theft are high, with burglary rates 300% above the national average. These findings suggest a combination of local conditions and broader trends, requiring further analysis to address specific vulnerabilities.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in February 2024 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.5% increase from the previous month's 8.4. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents — a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of nearly 10,000 people. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of three crimes reported each day, a rate that, while localised, offers insight into the pace of criminal activity. When compared to the UK average, the area's overall crime rate remains significantly higher, but the monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of how often residents might encounter crime. This context is crucial for understanding the scale of incidents within a built-up area that is not typically associated with high urban crime levels. The shift from January to February suggests a seasonal pattern that may align with winter conditions, though the precise drivers remain to be explored.