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

In January 2025, Clayton-le-Moors reported a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1. This means that, on average, a resident has a 1-in-180 chance of experiencing a reported crime during the month. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.5% of all recorded incidents (25 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.0%) and criminal damage and arson (10.9%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up urban centre within Hyndburn, where public spaces and community interactions likely contribute to the prevalence of violent and anti-social incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role: January, a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, may partly explain the lower frequency of outdoor crimes compared to busier months. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests that local policing strategies, community engagement initiatives, or demographic factors such as a stable population may contribute to this trend. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft (up 100% from December) and the significant drop in other theft (down 83.3%) highlight shifting patterns that warrant closer examination.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one reported case compared to zero in December. This spike may reflect seasonal changes, such as colder weather driving more cyclists to use their bikes for short, local trips, or a shift in crime tactics by offenders targeting less-secured bicycles. Conversely, other thefts fell by 83.3% (from six to one case), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 56.0% (from 25 to 11 cases), suggesting a possible reduction in public gatherings or increased community vigilance. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 12% above the UK average, while its burglary rate (0.5 per 1,000) was 67% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating that property crime remains a concern despite the overall low crime rate. Public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) were 35% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), potentially reflecting effective policing of public spaces or a lower incidence of alcohol-related disputes in the area.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in January 2025 (5.5 per 1,000) marked a 41.6% decrease from December's rate of 9.5 per 1,000, indicating a significant month-on-month improvement. On a daily basis, this equated to roughly 2 crimes reported each day in January, a figure that may seem low to residents but reflects the area's overall safety compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 180 residents, a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of experiencing a crime. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, suggesting that local factors such as effective policing, community cohesion, or urban planning may contribute to this trend. The drop in crime rate aligns with the post-holiday lull in retail activity and the seasonal reduction in outdoor events, which may decrease opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the persistent gap between local burglary rates and the UK average highlights the need for targeted interventions in property crime prevention, particularly in areas with higher residential density.