Great Harwood Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Harwood's June 2024 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 11% below the UK average, a consistent position that reflects broader regional characteristics. Violence and sexual offences (33.8% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (30%) dominate the crime profile, with the former 9% below the UK average and the latter 57% above. This divergence highlights the combination of local social dynamics and national trends. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely influences crime patterns, with potential links to increased public space usage and tourism in nearby areas. While property crimes (28 total) account for 35% of all recorded incidents, the rise in burglary (+100%) and other theft (+50%) suggests evolving challenges in securing homes and personal belongings. The area's relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3) may indicate effective community engagement or targeted policing initiatives, though the sharp increase in this category warrants closer examination. The prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which exceeds UK norms by a significant margin, could be connected to the built-up area's density and the pressures of urban living, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such links.

June 2024 saw a 4.8% overall decline in crime rates compared to May, driven by a 100% increase in burglary and a 50% rise in other theft. These shifts in crime mix suggest a growing focus on property-related offences, though violent crimes (33.8% of total) remained the most common category. Anti-social behaviour (30% of total) and vehicle crime (10% of total) both exceeded UK averages by 57% and 56% respectively, indicating localised pressures that may correlate with seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during summer. Shoplifting fell 35% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect effective local policing or retail security measures. The 33.3% increase in shoplifting compared to May, however, suggests a nuanced picture where some categories are rising despite broader downward trends.

Great Harwood's crime rate in June 2024 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 4.8% decrease from May's 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. This equates to approximately 3 crimes per day on average, a rate that, while consistent with the area's historical pattern, remains 11% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the local community experiences crime at a lower frequency than the national benchmark, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime show divergences from UK norms. This comparative lens reveals that while the overall trend is positive, certain types of crime remain elevated relative to national averages, suggesting targeted local factors may influence these categories.