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

Clayton-le-Moors, a built-up area within Hyndburn, recorded a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 in May 2025, placing it 2.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This slight deviation from the national benchmark highlights the unique characteristics of the area, which, despite its modest population of 9,919, experiences crime patterns that diverge from broader trends. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 36.6% of all incidents (30 cases), a rate 111% higher than the UK average. This stark contrast suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces, particularly during May’s longer evenings, when outdoor drinking and socialising may contribute to increased disorder. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 29.3% of crimes (24 cases), a rate 15% below the UK average—a discrepancy that may reflect local policing strategies or demographic factors. The third most common category was criminal damage and arson (9.8% of crimes), which stood 33% above the UK average, indicating potential vulnerabilities in infrastructure or community engagement. Seasonal factors, such as the extended daylight hours and bank holidays in May, likely influenced these patterns, with anti-social behaviour peaking as social interactions shifted outdoors. While the overall rate remains close to the national figure, the disproportionate emphasis on anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes underscores the need for a nuanced approach to local crime prevention.

May 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with bicycle theft, drugs offences, and possession of weapons all rising by 100% compared to the previous month. These increases, though small in absolute terms, signal potential shifts in local patterns, possibly linked to the start of summer holidays or changes in recreational activity. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 20%, aligning with a broader UK trend of reduced violence during warmer months. Other thefts dropped by 55.6%, a decline that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal changes in retail activity. Anti-social behaviour remains high, with a rate 111% above the UK average. This category alone constitutes nearly a third of all crimes, suggesting that community-focused interventions could yield significant impact. The drop in burglary by 50% offers a concrete example of how targeted efforts—such as increased patrols or community engagement—might be contributing to safer conditions.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in May 2025 (8.3 per 1,000) marks a 14.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This reduction aligns with the transition from spring to summer, a period historically associated with reduced indoor activity and increased community engagement in public spaces. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, the population-scaled perspective reveals that Clayton-le-Moors’ rate, while slightly above the national figure, remains within a narrow margin. This suggests that local factors—such as community policing initiatives or seasonal activity patterns—may play a more immediate role in shaping crime trends than broader national influences.