Oswaldtwistle Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oswaldtwistle’s crime rate in June 2024 reached 13.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 68.3% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked spike was driven by an unexpected surge in robbery, which rose 200% from one incident in May to three in June. The area’s crime profile remained heavily skewed toward violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 32% of all crimes reported. Anti-social behaviour (24.6%) and shoplifting (9.8%) followed, reflecting patterns consistent with a built-up area where social interactions and retail activity create opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors may partly explain the trend, as the start of summer often correlates with increased foot traffic and leisure activities in nearby rural and coastal regions. However, the sharp rise in robbery defies typical seasonal expectations, suggesting other local dynamics at play. The area’s crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, with violent crime rates 59% above the national benchmark and anti-social behaviour 143% above. While shoplifting and burglary also exceed UK averages, the most striking anomaly is the sudden and steep increase in robbery, which warrants closer scrutiny in the coming months.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery, jumping from one incident in May to three in June. This unexpected rise contrasts with an 18.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 48 to 39. The surge in robbery may be linked to heightened summer activity, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime, with 30 incidents (24.6% of total), 143% above the UK average. Shoplifting also climbed sharply, with 12 cases (9.8%)—126% above the national rate. Burglary rose 100% from four to eight incidents, a jump that exceeds the UK average by 200%. Public order offences were the only category below the UK average, with 5 cases (4.1%)—2% below the national rate. For residents, the 200% increase in robbery is the most immediate concern, as it suggests a sudden shift in crime patterns that may require targeted local responses. Other theft also rose 150%, from two to five incidents, though this category remains close to the UK average. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime types in the area.

Oswaldtwistle’s crime rate in June 2024 rose by 5.2% compared to May, moving from 13.1 to 13.8 per 1,000 residents. This places the area’s rate 68.3% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day in June, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a community of 8,833 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 72 residents, a ratio that highlights the density of incidents relative to the local population. While this monthly exposure is a useful aggregate measure, it does not capture the daily rhythm of crime, which can vary significantly. The previous month’s rate of 13.1 per 1,000 provides context for the 5.2% increase. The area’s population size—just under 9,000—means that even small absolute changes can have meaningful local impacts. For example, the rise in robbery from one to three incidents represents a significant shift in the eyes of residents, even though it remains a relatively small proportion of total crimes. This interplay between population scale and crime statistics is critical for understanding the lived experience of safety in Oswaldtwistle.