Hyndburn Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a combination of seasonal pressures and persistent local challenges in Hyndburn. The area's overall crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 42.1% above the UK average, reflecting patterns consistent with a mid-sized town experiencing both urban and rural dynamics. Violence and sexual offences (308 incidents, 33.2% of total) and anti-social behaviour (263 incidents, 28.3%) dominated the crime picture, with the former 40% above the UK average for this category. These figures align with the area's character as a commuter hub with significant retail and educational infrastructure, where late-night activity and seasonal transitions may amplify tensions. The month's seasonal context—dark evenings, Black Friday shopping, and Bonfire Night—likely contributed to spikes in property crime and anti-social behaviour, though the data shows no clear correlation between specific events and crime types. Shoplifting increased by 25.5% compared to October, potentially linked to the pre-Christmas retail rush. While violent crime rates remained elevated, the data suggests no single factor drives this trend, with local demographics and infrastructure likely playing a more sustained role than transient events.

November 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends across Hyndburn. Bicycle theft surged by 150% (2 to 5 incidents), a jump that may reflect increased winter cycling activity or targeted theft in poorly lit areas. Conversely, burglary fell by 46.3% (41 to 22 incidents), possibly due to enhanced security measures or seasonal changes in property occupancy. The shift in crime mix is noteworthy: while property crimes (273) remained a significant portion of the total, violent crimes (308) now accounted for 33.2% of all reported incidents, a higher proportion than in previous months. This increase in violence and sexual offences (3.6 per 1,000, 40% above UK average) may be linked to the area's nightlife and retail sectors from the data. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with 263 incidents (3.1 per 1,000, 179% above UK average), exacerbated by the extended darkness of November evenings. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 150% rise in bicycle theft, which could be mitigated by improved lighting in key corridors and community awareness campaigns.

Hyndburn's November 2024 crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents represented a 9.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 12.0 per 1,000, though it remains significantly above the UK average. This monthly decline, while welcome, must be contextualised within the area's broader crime profile: over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, a figure that underscores the persistent exposure to crime in this local authority. Daily crime statistics reveal 31 incidents per day on average, a rate that would be particularly noticeable for those living in high-traffic areas or near retail hubs. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 9.9% reduction, Hyndburn's crime rate remains 42.1% higher than the national average, a gap that reflects deeper structural factors rather than short-term fluctuations. This comparison is especially relevant for residents considering long-term safety measures, as the data suggests that while some crime types are declining, others—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—remain stubbornly elevated. The contrast between November's 31 daily crimes and the previous month's higher rate illustrates the volatility of local crime patterns, which may be influenced by both seasonal factors and the area's unique socio-economic makeup.