Great Harwood Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Great Harwood recorded a crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.1% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s persistent challenges with crime, despite an 11.7% month-on-month reduction. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.6% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 4.3 per 1,000—71% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 26.6% of the total and 176% above the UK average. These trends are likely influenced by the area’s built-up nature and the presence of mixed-use spaces that may facilitate such incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as January’s post-holiday period and shorter days may reduce opportunities for certain crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle-related offences. However, the sharp increase in drug-related crimes and possession of weapons, both up by 100% compared to December, suggests emerging challenges that require targeted intervention. While the overall rate remains elevated, the decline in vehicle crime and shoplifting offers a potential indicator that local efforts, such as increased policing or community engagement, may be yielding some results. The interplay between local demographics, geography, and seasonal patterns will continue to shape the area’s crime profile in the coming months.

January 2025 saw notable decreases in vehicle crime and shoplifting, with the former dropping by 83.3% and the latter falling by 66.7% compared to the previous month. These declines may be linked to the post-holiday period, which typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer opportunities for vehicle-related crimes. Conversely, drug-related crimes and possession of weapons both rose by 100%, reflecting a sharp increase in these categories. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.6% of all crimes, saw a 34.3% increase from December, pushing their rate 71% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, contributing 26.6% of the total and 176% above the UK average. While these spikes in drug and weapons-related crimes are concerning, the drop in vehicle crime offers a glimmer of progress, suggesting that seasonal factors may have played a role in reducing certain types of criminal activity. Residents may find the 66.7% decline in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential shift in retail security measures or public behaviour during the post-holiday period.

The crime rate in Great Harwood for January 2025 dropped by 11.7% compared to December 2024, falling from 11.7 to 10.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of January, which typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours curbing outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day in January, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, remains significantly higher than the UK average when scaled to the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents, highlighting the persistent exposure to crime in this built-up area. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for residents, it does not account for fluctuations in crime patterns across different times of the year or the specific characteristics of Great Harwood’s demographics and geography. The population-scaled perspective underscores the need for targeted local initiatives, given that the area’s crime rate remains 45.1% above the UK average, despite the month-on-month reduction.