Hyndburn Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

With a population of 86,058, Hyndburn recorded 978 crimes in September 2024, equating to 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 48.1% higher than the UK average of 7.7, placing the area well above national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents (359 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (28.3%, 277 cases) and criminal damage and arson (7.4%, 72 cases). These figures suggest a combination of social dynamics and local infrastructure. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activity and university freshers' week—may contribute to increased tensions in public spaces, particularly in areas with high student populations. Anti-social behaviour's 174% above the UK average could reflect challenges in managing community interactions during this transitional period. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (12% below the UK average) may indicate effective retail security measures. The dominance of violent and anti-social crimes contrasts with lower rates of property crimes, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address interpersonal conflict and community cohesion.

September 2024 saw a marked 17.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 306 to 359 incidents. This spike aligns with the back-to-school season and university freshers' week, which may partly explain heightened tensions in public spaces. Burglary also rose by 25%, from 32 to 40 cases, potentially linked to seasonal shifts in household activity patterns. Conversely, other crime dropped by 39.1%, from 23 to 14, indicating a possible reduction in non-violent, low-level offences. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, with rates 174% above the UK average at 3.2 per 1,000. This figure suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where community disruptions are frequent. Meanwhile, shoplifting was the only major category below the UK average, at 0.6 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.7. This could reflect effective retail security measures or seasonal purchasing habits in the area.

Hyndburn's crime rate in September 2024 remained stable at 11.4 per 1,000 residents, a 0.9% decrease from August's 11.5. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 33 crimes per day, a figure that highlights the persistent nature of local crime. When scaled to the population of 86,058, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 88 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, it underscores the need for continued local efforts to address crime. The population context reveals that even modest numbers of crimes can have a tangible impact on community safety, particularly in areas where crime is concentrated. This statistic provides a clear benchmark for residents to understand the frequency of incidents within their own neighbourhoods.