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

Clayton-le-Moors’ crime rate in May 2024 stood at 13.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000—a 59.5% gap that underscores the area’s unique challenges. This figure places the built-up area within Hyndburn among the higher-risk regions nationally, a position likely influenced by its demographic and geographic characteristics. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (46.6% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (27.1%), and criminal damage and arson (10.5%). Anti-social behaviour, in particular, was 334% above the UK average, a figure that may be partly explained by the area’s seasonal dynamics. May, with its bank holidays and extended evenings, often sees increased outdoor socialising, which can contribute to anti-social activity. The violence and sexual offences category, while 27% above the UK average, saw a notable 18.2% month-on-month decline, suggesting some volatility in patterns. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson, though less common than anti-social behaviour, remained 126% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local factors such as property density or community tensions. The overall crime profile in May suggests a combination of routine activity patterns and the area’s built environment, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections. The UK comparison serves as a stark reminder of the area’s divergence from national trends, a gap that requires attention from local authorities and community stakeholders.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in drugs-related crimes, bicycle theft, and theft from the person—each doubling from April’s figures. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Conversely, other crime and other theft both fell by 75% and 60% respectively, suggesting some areas of decline amid the overall rise. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, accounting for 46.6% of all incidents, and was 334% above the UK average, a stark contrast to public order offences, which were 21% below the national rate. The area’s violent crime rate (3.6 per 1,000) was 27% above the UK average, while vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) was just 6% above. These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

Clayton-le-Moors’ crime rate in May 2024 rose to 13.4 per 1,000 residents, a 9.0% increase from 12.3 per 1,000 in April. This places the area 59.5% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that has widened slightly over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly four crimes per day in May, a figure that, while locally contextual, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 75 residents, underscoring the density of incidents relative to the local population of 9,919. This monthly exposure rate, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, offers a clear snapshot of the area’s current challenges. The shift from April to May reflects patterns that may align with seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and bank holidays, which can influence socialising and outdoor activity.