Great Harwood Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Harwood's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 11.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 36% above the UK average of 8.6. This marked deviation from the national picture highlights a local profile shaped by specific patterns. Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) dominated the crime profile, accounting for 81.7% of all reported crimes. These figures are particularly striking when compared to the UK averages, where anti-social behaviour occurs at 1.6 per 1,000 (177% below Great Harwood's rate) and violence at 3.0 per 1,000 (35% below). The summer season likely amplifies these trends, with festivals, extended daylight hours and increased foot traffic in the town centre creating conditions conducive to anti-social behaviour. While shoplifting (7 incidents) remained below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), the overall property crime rate (26 incidents) was less than half the violent crime total. This imbalance between property and violent crime may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area with significant retail and community spaces, where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues are more prevalent than theft from premises. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, school holidays and outdoor events—likely contributes to the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour, though the precise relationship between these factors and the crime data remains to be explored in greater depth.

July 2025 saw notable month-on-month changes in crime patterns, with public order offences increasing by 50% (4 to 6 incidents) and burglary rising by the same proportion (4 to 6). These increases coincide with the summer season's peak in outdoor events and tourism, which may heighten tensions in public spaces. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75% (8 to 2), and drugs-related offences dropped by 75% (4 to 1), suggesting a seasonal dip in certain categories. The area's violent crime rate (4.1 per 1,000) was 35% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (4.3 per 1,000) was an even starker 177% above the national rate. This contrast with shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000, 8% below UK average) and public order (0.6 per 1,000, 6% below) illustrates a complex mix of local factors. For residents, the 50% increase in burglary is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance during the summer months. The crime breakdown also reveals that other crime (3 incidents) was 76% above the UK average, a category that may include nuisance crimes or unclassified offences, though further analysis would be needed to identify specific patterns.

In July 2025, Great Harwood's crime rate of 11.7 per 1,000 residents represented a 5.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.1. This monthly shift, while modest in percentage terms, translates to 128 crimes over 31 days—roughly 4 crimes per day. When viewed through the lens of population, this equates to one reported crime for every 86 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may seem high to local residents. Compared to the UK average, the area's crime profile is distinct, with anti-social behaviour and violence occurring at significantly higher rates than national benchmarks. However, the daily crime context provides a different perspective: while 4 crimes per day may appear concerning, it's important to note that this rate is lower than many major urban centres with larger populations. The population-scaled perspective reveals that each resident faces a 1.1% chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month, a figure that, while non-zero, is not excessively high when compared to the UK's overall crime environment. The previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000 shows a slight upward trend, which may be attributed to the seasonal factors of July, including increased tourism and outdoor activity. This comparison underscores the need for contextual understanding—while the area's crime rate exceeds the UK average, the daily and monthly exposure figures provide a more nuanced view of the local situation.