Hyndburn Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hyndburn’s crime profile in January 2024 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 36.1% of all crimes. This category alone is 38% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend where such crimes are lower. Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 23.9% of incidents, is 142% above the UK average, suggesting a significant local challenge in managing public disorder. These figures, combined with criminal damage and arson (8.0% of total crimes, 40% above UK average), illustrate an area grappling with persistent issues in both personal safety and community cohesion. Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity, may contribute to these patterns, though the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour appear to be more structural. The area’s crime mix diverges sharply from UK averages, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour far exceeding national benchmarks, while other theft and public order offences fall below. This imbalance likely reflects a combination of local demographics, economic conditions, and environmental factors. For instance, the high rate of anti-social behaviour could be linked to the area’s urban characteristics and population density, while the prevalence of violent crimes may be influenced by social dynamics in specific neighbourhoods. The seasonal context of January—shorter days and reduced outdoor activity—may also suppress certain types of crime, such as theft from the person, which is 100% below the UK average. However, the sharp increases in burglary and anti-social behaviour suggest that these trends are not solely seasonal but may be influenced by deeper-rooted issues. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent and disorderly crimes are concentrated, while also recognizing pockets where crime prevention efforts may be showing some success, such as the 30% reduction in other theft compared to the UK average.

January 2024 saw a notable 44.2% increase in burglary cases, rising from 43 to 62, reflecting a sharp upward trend in property-related crimes. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 22.9%, with incidents rising from 166 to 204, a figure 142% above the UK average. This category’s dominance—accounting for 23.9% of all crimes—suggests underlying social tensions or environmental factors contributing to disorder. In contrast, drug-related crimes fell by 21.7%, dropping from 23 to 18, a decline that may indicate shifts in local drug enforcement or usage patterns. The balance of crime types reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former making up 36.1% of the total compared to 30.9% for property crimes. This mix, particularly the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, diverges significantly from UK averages, where these categories are lower. Residents may find the 30% below UK average for other theft and public order offences noteworthy, indicating potential effectiveness in addressing specific crime types.

Hyndburn's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% increase from the previous month’s 9.4 per 1,000. This places the area 33.8% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in crime management. On a daily basis, 28 crimes were reported in January, reflecting a consistent local rhythm of activity despite seasonal factors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 101 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a population of 86,058. This monthly exposure rate suggests that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though the exact nature of these incidents varies significantly by category. The population context further illustrates that crime in Hyndburn is concentrated in specific areas, such as anti-social behaviour and violent crimes, which are markedly higher than national benchmarks. These figures, while not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, offer a clear snapshot of local conditions that may inform targeted community responses.