Clayton-le-Moors Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,919 residents, 82 crimes were recorded in Clayton-le-Moors during February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 people—29.7% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This rate positions the area as one of the higher-risk built-up regions within Hyndburn, though not unusual for urban centres with mixed demographics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and criminal damage and arson (11.0%). These figures align with patterns observed in small urban areas where transient populations and limited public space may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The winter month of February typically sees reduced outdoor activity, which may partly explain the lower incidence of shoplifting and public order offences compared to busier seasons. However, the area's elevated rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour suggest ongoing challenges in community cohesion and policing effectiveness, particularly in densely populated zones like the town centre. The seasonal lull also appears to have had little impact on property crime, which remains stable but high compared to the UK average.

February 2026 saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month's levels. This surge may reflect colder weather driving more indoor activity and potentially more parked vehicles in residential areas. Simultaneously, possession of weapons offences doubled, from 1 to 2 cases. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1, and public order offences also declined by 75% (4 to 1), due to shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for such incidents. The area's violent crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents is 72% above the UK average for this category, underscoring a significant local challenge. Anti-social behaviour also far exceeds national levels, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 (76% above UK average), likely tied to the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to larger urban centres. Shoplifting and public order crimes were both significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000 (83% below) and public order at 0.1 per 1,000 (76% below), which may indicate effective local policing strategies or fewer tourist footfalls compared to coastal or commercial hubs.

The crime rate in Clayton-le-Moors dropped by 9.8% from 9.2 per 1,000 in January 2026 to 8.3 per 1,000 in February, reflecting a modest but measurable decline. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 3 crimes per day in the area, a figure that may seem high to residents but is consistent with the built-up nature of the region. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 121 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while concerning, is comparable to other similarly sized urban areas. When scaled to the local population, the 82 total crimes represent a significant proportion of the community, particularly given the area's small size. The decline in overall crime rate contrasts with the persistent elevation in violent and anti-social crime compared to the UK average, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in these categories. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is relatively low (82 for nearly 10,000 people), the concentration of specific crime types—especially violence—suggests that local factors such as community density and policing priorities may play a role in shaping these outcomes.