Clayton-le-Moors Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 revealed a starkly elevated crime profile in Clayton-le-Moors, with anti-social behaviour dominating as the most prevalent category. At 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate was 38.3% above the UK average, a gap that reflects systemic challenges in a built-up area within Hyndburn. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 41.4% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000 (215% above), likely driven by the social dynamics of a small community during a peak holiday month. Violence and sexual offences followed at 27%, with the latter category slightly above the UK average (5% above). This mix of property and violent crime contrasts with the UK’s generally lower violent crime rates, possibly due to local factors such as limited policing resources or the area’s proximity to larger urban centres. Seasonal context may also play a role: August, a peak holiday month, could contribute to increased anti-social behaviour through transient populations and heightened social activity. However, the decline in burglary (66.7% drop) and shoplifting (50% drop) suggests that some crime types may be influenced by targeted interventions or seasonal patterns, such as reduced foot traffic during holidays. The persistent gap between local and national crime rates underscores the need for tailored strategies to address the unique challenges of this built-up area, where community engagement and resource allocation may be critical to mitigating crime.

August 2025 marked sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 140% compared to July, and in drug-related offences, which doubled. These spikes contrast with declines in burglary (66.7% drop), shoplifting (50% drop), and bicycle theft (50% drop), suggesting shifting priorities among offenders. Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant crime category, accounting for 41.4% of all reported incidents—215% above the UK average—and likely reflects the pressures of a built-up area during peak holiday months. Meanwhile, violent crimes rose slightly above the UK average (5% above), though their share of total crime (27%) indicates a balance between property and violent crime. The 275% surge in 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified or less common offences—raises questions about emerging patterns. For residents, the 140% increase in criminal damage and arson may signal a need for heightened vigilance in public spaces, particularly as August’s tourism season draws visitors to the area.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in August 2025 rose to 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 9.9% increase from 10.2 per 1,000 in July. This places the area 38.3% above the UK average, a persistent gap that reflects local dynamics. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported in August, a figure that, while not unusual for a built-up area, underscores the need for consistent community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 89 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the population of 9,919, illustrates the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher-than-average risk of encountering crime, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and violence, which dominate local statistics. This contrast with the UK average highlights the area’s unique challenges, possibly linked to its status as a built-up area within a larger rural district, where limited resources for policing may contribute to persistent issues.