Hyndburn Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hyndburn's January 2025 crime profile reveals a combination of violent and social crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36.8% of all reported incidents and anti-social behaviour contributing a further 28.1%. These figures suggest a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour are significant contributors to the area's overall crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents—35.2% above the UK average. The dominance of violent crime, coupled with high rates of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, may reflect broader social dynamics or community-specific challenges. Seasonal context also plays a role: January's post-holiday period, shorter days, and reduced retail activity likely contribute to lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime, though these remain below UK averages for the latter. The area's 9.6 crime rate is higher than the national figure, with violence and sexual offences alone 39% above the UK average. This imbalance underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal crime and anti-social conduct are most prevalent. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime may indicate effective local strategies or demographic factors, such as fewer high-traffic retail zones or lower commuter activity. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft and possession of weapons highlights emerging concerns that require further analysis.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to one reported incident—a stark anomaly that may reflect seasonal shifts in cycling patterns or localised factors. Possession of weapons also rose by 80%, from five to nine cases, a jump that could indicate heightened tensions or unexplained trends. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 59.5% compared to December, with incidents dropping from 42 to 17. This decrease may align with January's typically reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could limit opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour remains a pressing concern, with its rate 176% above the UK average and contributing 28.1% of all reported crimes. Theft from the person and robbery both fell sharply, by 33.3% and 77.8% respectively, though these categories remain well below UK averages. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for ongoing monitoring.

Hyndburn's January 2025 crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.3% decline from the previous month's 10.7, suggesting a slight reduction in reported incidents. This decrease, however, still leaves the area 35.2% above the UK average of 7.1. Daily crime data reveals 27 crimes reported each day in January, a figure that, while local to Hyndburn, provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population. When compared to the previous month, the drop in overall crime rate may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter days and reduced outdoor activity. The population context—Hyndburn's 86,058 residents—further underscores the need to consider both absolute and per-capita figures when assessing local safety trends.