Great Harwood Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a period of relative stability in Great Harwood’s overall crime rate, which stood at 11.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 37% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscores the area’s position as a built-up region with higher-than-average exposure to criminal activity. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.7% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (29.8%), and criminal damage and arson (6.6%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a populated urban area, where interpersonal conflicts, public disturbances, and property-related incidents are more common. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer and the longest days of the year—may have influenced crime dynamics. For instance, the slight decline in criminal damage and arson (down 42.9% from May) could reflect a shift in community activity as the warmer weather encourages outdoor engagement, reducing opportunities for vandalism. Conversely, the rise in theft from the person (up 100%) may be linked to increased foot traffic in local areas during the summer months. While the overall crime rate remained stable compared to the previous month, the continued disparity with UK averages highlights the need for sustained local policing efforts. The dominance of violent and anti-social crimes suggests that addressing underlying social and economic factors may be critical to reducing long-term risks. However, the absence of significant month-on-month fluctuations in the overall rate indicates that broader systemic challenges persist, requiring targeted interventions to address specific high-impact categories.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with theft from the person, drugs, and burglary all increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. Theft from the person, which had not been reported in May, rose to one incident in June, marking a stark contrast to the prior month’s data. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores the potential for sudden increases in low-frequency crimes. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson decreased by 42.9%, from 14 to 8 incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal factors such as the start of summer, when outdoor activities may shift focus away from vandalism. Violence and sexual offences also declined slightly by 6.7%, from 45 to 42 cases, though this remains significantly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (33% higher). Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29.8% of all crimes, was 132% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing public order in the area. These patterns highlight the combination of local conditions, with some categories showing marked volatility despite the overall rate remaining stable.

The crime rate in Great Harwood remained stable at 11.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate shift in broader trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day, reflecting a steady rhythm of incidents over the 30-day period. When scaled to the population of 10,955 residents, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 91 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs in the community, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors. The rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000, but the stability between June and May indicates that efforts to address local issues may be having some effect. However, the persistence of elevated rates compared to national benchmarks highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where specific crime types are represented.