Oswaldtwistle Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oswaldtwistle's January 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents places it 10.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a distinction that highlights the area's relative safety compared to the national landscape. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all incidents, a category that remains 4% above the UK average. This suggests a localised concentration of personal crime, potentially linked to factors such as community dynamics or seasonal patterns. Vehicle crime, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 80% higher than the UK average, a stark contrast that may be attributed to the area's road density or parking infrastructure. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the overall moderation in crime, particularly for offences reliant on foot traffic or outdoor environments. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, fell to 13.8% of total crimes, a 9% deficit compared to the UK average, reflecting community engagement or localised efforts. The data also reveals a 12% monthly decline from December's 7.5 per 1,000, reinforcing a trend of sustained reduction that may align with broader policing strategies or natural seasonal fluctuations.

January 2024 saw a 300% surge in shoplifting, rising from one incident to four, marking the most dramatic month-on-month increase. This spike contrasts with a 25% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 32 to 24, though the category remains 4% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, was 80% higher than the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area's road infrastructure or vehicle storage patterns. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 33.3%, from 12 to 8, a shift that could align with post-holiday quietness or targeted interventions. The rate of criminal damage and arson doubled, rising from one to two incidents, suggesting a potential seasonal anomaly in property-related crime.

Oswaldtwistle's January 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.0% decline from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the 31 days of January, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population, this translates to one reported crime for every 152 residents over the course of the month, illustrating the relative rarity of crime in this community compared to the UK average. The shift from December’s rate underscores a pattern of seasonal moderation, with shorter days and post-holiday footfall likely reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. This monthly exposure figure, while localised, provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, highlighting that the vast majority of residents are unaffected by crime on a daily basis.