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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Clayton-le-Moors’ crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 42.5% of all reported crimes and 39% above the UK average. This stark outlier contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which sits 8.6% higher than the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000. The local pattern reflects a mix of social and environmental factors, with anti-social behaviour (31% of total crimes) and property crimes (26% of total) further shaping the landscape. October’s seasonal context—shorter days, Halloween activities, and the clocks going back—likely contributes to heightened tensions in public spaces. The town’s built-up area within Hyndburn, a mix of residential and commercial zones, may amplify incidents of violence and disorder, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or limited surveillance. Anti-social behaviour’s 109% above the UK average suggests ongoing challenges with community cohesion or enforcement capacity, though the 27% month-on-month decline in this category hints at potential early interventions. Property crime rates, while lower than violent crime, still exceed UK averages for burglary (82% above) and criminal damage (2% above), indicating vulnerabilities in home security or environmental design. The data illustrates a community grappling with persistent issues in violent crime and anti-social conduct, despite some positive shifts in specific categories.

October 2024 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a sharp jump that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted activity in residential areas. Other theft also doubled, with 4 reports compared to 2 in September, possibly linked to increased retail activity or holiday-related opportunities. Possession of weapons, a rare category, rose from 0 to 1 case—a 100% increase that could signal isolated incidents or heightened awareness. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 27%, from 37 to 27 cases, and criminal damage and arson fell by 40%, from 10 to 6, suggesting possible temporary reductions in disorderly conduct or successful local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remain the most alarming category, with 37 cases (3.7 per 1,000) far exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This 39% gap may be attributed to factors such as local demographics, alcohol consumption in public spaces, or limited access to conflict resolution services. Shoplifting and vehicle crime were both significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 72% below (2 vs 0.7 per 1,000) and vehicle crime at 57% below (2 vs 0.5 per 1,000), reflecting effective policing in commercial zones or lower foot traffic compared to other areas. These divergent trends highlight the need for targeted strategies to address violence and anti-social conduct while maintaining the positive momentum in reducing property-related offences.

Clayton-le-Moors’ crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 in October 2024 marks a 7.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.5 per 1,000, indicating some short-term progress. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 114 residents. This rate, while slightly higher than the UK average, remains relatively low when considering the area’s population of 9,919. The comparison to the UK average is nuanced: while overall crime is 8.6% above the national rate, certain categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary are elevated, while others such as shoplifting and vehicle crime are significantly below. This disparity suggests that local factors—such as the built-up area’s density, community dynamics, or policing focus—play a role in shaping crime patterns. The 27% drop in anti-social behaviour and 40% decline in criminal damage and arson from September may reflect seasonal changes, with cooler weather reducing outdoor activity or targeted efforts by local authorities. However, the persistent gap in violent crime and anti-social conduct compared to the UK average underscores the need for sustained attention to these areas, particularly as Halloween and shorter daylight hours may exacerbate tensions in the coming months.