Great Harwood Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a combination of crime trends in Great Harwood, with a clear dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents. The overall crime rate stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate, however, does not reflect uniformity across crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.6% of all reported crimes, with 27 incidents recorded—2.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure was 3% below the UK average for this category, suggesting that while violent crime remains a concern, it is less pronounced than in other parts of the country. Anti-social behaviour, on the other hand, emerged as a significant local issue, contributing 22.9% of all crimes (16 incidents) and surpassing the UK average by 42%. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature, where high-density residential zones could foster environments conducive to such offences. Seasonal factors also played a role: Bonfire Night events, Black Friday shopping activity, and the onset of darker evenings likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns. For instance, the rise in shoplifting (4 cases) may be linked to increased retail activity, while the sharp increase in possession of weapons could reflect heightened tensions during public gatherings. The data also reveals that criminal damage and arson—accounting for 14.3% of crimes—were 70% above the UK average, indicating a potential need for targeted interventions in areas prone to such incidents. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both national trends and local conditions, as Great Harwood’s unique demographic and geographic profile shape its crime picture distinctively.

November 2025 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons increasing by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents) and shoplifting doubling to 4 cases. These rises, coupled with a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, contrast with significant declines in vehicle crime (down 60%) and anti-social behaviour (down 48.4%). The balance between property and violent crime tilted sharply towards violence, with 27 violent crimes reported compared to 22 property crimes. This shift may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, which could have heightened tensions or created opportunities for certain crimes. Violent crime rates in Great Harwood—2.5 per 1,000—were 3% below the UK average, but anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) was 42% above the national figure. This divergence suggests that while some categories align with national trends, others reveal unique local challenges. For residents, the sharp rise in possession of weapons—an 186% increase over the UK average—may indicate a need for targeted community engagement or policing strategies.

Great Harwood's crime rate in November 2025 dropped to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 24.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the localised trend of decreasing anti-social behaviour, which fell by 48.4% (from 31 to 16 incidents). On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. When compared to the UK average, Great Harwood’s overall crime rate remains 12.3% below the national figure, but this masks disparities in specific categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are significantly above the UK average, suggesting that localised factors—such as community dynamics or environmental conditions—may be driving these trends. This contrast highlights the importance of viewing crime statistics through both national and local lenses, as the area’s unique characteristics shape its crime profile differently than the broader UK context.