Great Harwood Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Harwood’s overall crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure places the area well below the national benchmark, reflecting a combination of local initiatives and demographic factors that may contribute to its relatively low crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.9% of all reported incidents. This category alone significantly exceeded the UK average, with 3.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 21.5% of all crimes and remaining 31% above the UK average. The seasonal context of January—characterised by post-holiday activity, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced the crime profile, with fewer outdoor crimes typical of this time of year. Despite the increase in violence-related incidents, property crimes such as burglary and other theft remained below UK averages by 44% and 47% respectively, suggesting that local efforts to safeguard property may be effective. The balance between violent and property crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while maintaining the positive trends observed in less severe offences.

January 2024 saw a significant rise in violence and sexual offences, increasing by 42.3% from 26 to 37 incidents. This category alone accounted for 56.9% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (31% above local rates). Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 85.7%, from seven to one incident, marking one of the most notable decreases in the month. Anti-social behaviour also declined slightly by 6.7%, though it remained above the UK average. Public order offences surged by 150%, rising from two to five cases, a jump that highlights shifting patterns in community interactions. Vehicle crime, which had been absent in December, returned with one incident, a 100% increase. These fluctuations suggest that while some areas of concern are worsening, others are showing signs of improvement, particularly in property-related crimes such as burglary and theft, which remained below UK averages by 44% and 47% respectively.

The crime rate in Great Harwood remained stable in January 2024 compared to the previous month, maintaining a rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests that short-term fluctuations in specific crime types did not significantly alter the overall picture. On a daily basis, approximately two crimes were reported each day in January, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 169 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime in everyday life. This rate is lower than the UK average, which underscores the area’s relative safety. While the daily crime count may seem high to some, the monthly aggregate suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The stability in the overall rate, combined with the low population-scaled exposure, indicates that the local environment and community initiatives may be contributing to this sustained level of safety.