Great Harwood Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Great Harwood, 11.4 crimes were recorded in March 2025, placing the area 46.2% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This rate translates to a 1-in-88 chance of being involved in a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that may feel more tangible in local contexts. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.6%) and vehicle crime (13.6%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Hyndburn, where high foot traffic and proximity to retail zones may contribute to both violent and property crime trends. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to spring, longer evenings, and the end of winter holidays—may have influenced the rise in violence and anti-social behaviour, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. The significant disparity from the UK average underscores the need for localised analysis, as Great Harwood's crime profile appears more concentrated in specific categories compared to national trends. While shoplifting saw a marked increase, other categories like theft from the person and burglary remained relatively stable, suggesting a combination of local and national factors shaping the area's crime picture.

March 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (100% rise to 6 incidents), burglary (100% rise to 4 incidents), and possession of weapons (100% rise to 1 incident) compared to February. These jumps, particularly in shoplifting, may reflect seasonal patterns as retail activity resumes after winter. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime category, 172% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing community conduct. Vehicle crime, at 1.6 per 1,000 (310% above the UK average), highlights vulnerabilities in local parking infrastructure or traffic patterns, though no specific data points confirm this. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 20% (from 5 to 4 incidents), a small but notable shift that may indicate targeted local interventions or natural fluctuations. The stark contrast between categories—such as shoplifting's surge versus public order's decline—illustrates the dynamic nature of crime trends, with no single factor dominating the month's profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it directly impacts local businesses and consumer safety.

The crime rate in Great Harwood rose by 38.8% from 8.2 per 1,000 in February to 11.4 per 1,000 in March 2025, a significant jump that places the area's current rate well above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in March, a figure that, while not directly comparable to national averages, provides a local benchmark for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 88 residents, a monthly exposure rate that may feel more tangible when considering the area's population of 10,955. This rate is higher than the UK average, which suggests that local factors—such as the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to retail hubs—play a role in sustaining elevated crime levels. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes may seem low, the rate per capita is high, indicating a need for targeted measures in high-risk areas. Comparing March 2025 to February, the 38.8% increase underscores the volatility of crime trends, with no clear seasonal pattern emerging beyond the general shift in daylight hours and social activity that March typically brings.