Great Harwood Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Great Harwood’s crime profile in October 2024, accounting for nearly 38% of all reported crimes. At 10.1 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 24.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in crime management. The prevalence of violent crime aligns with the area’s character as a mixed-use built-up area with a significant retail presence and public spaces that may contribute to higher incidents of assault and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 24.3% of total crimes, a rate 94% above the UK average. This suggests a need for targeted community engagement in areas with high foot traffic, such as the town centre and residential zones. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to winter, and Halloween—may amplify tensions in public spaces. While property crimes like vehicle crime and burglary are also elevated, their share of total crimes (16.1%) is lower than violent crime, indicating a shift in criminal activity patterns. The data underscores a combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal factors, with violent crime emerging as the most pressing concern for residents and authorities.

October 2024 saw a notable 166.7% increase in other theft, rising from 3 to 8 incidents, suggesting heightened vulnerability in unsecured properties or public areas. Burglary also doubled from 2 to 4 cases, potentially linked to seasonal house movements or increased opportunities during darker evenings. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2, which may reflect reduced foot traffic or successful local initiatives targeting anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences. from 48 to 42, still remain 42% above the UK average, a disparity that may be tied to the area’s population density and limited policing resources. Anti-social behaviour, which fell by 15.6% (32 to 27), remains 94% above the UK average, pointing to ongoing challenges in managing community tensions. The sharp rise in possession of weapons—doubling from 0 to 2 cases—raises concerns about local safety, though this category’s UK average is 0.1 per 1,000, making the local rate 186% above. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those with elevated levels of violent crime and weapon-related incidents.

Great Harwood’s crime rate in October 2024 (10.1 per 1,000) represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.4 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline. This monthly aggregate translates to roughly 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the area’s concentrated nature and the proportion of crimes falling into violent categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 99 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. Compared to the UK average, Great Harwood’s rate remains significantly elevated, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences (3.8 per 1,000 vs. 2.7 per 1,000 UK average) and anti-social behaviour (2.5 per 1,000 vs. 1.3 per 1,000 UK average). This disparity may be influenced by local factors such as the town’s size, population density, and the presence of public spaces that facilitate both crime and social interaction. The daily crime context, while manageable, highlights the importance of localized strategies to address the specific challenges facing Great Harwood, which differ from broader national trends.