Rishton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Rishton, the 5.3 crimes reported per 1,000 people in November 2023 translates to a daily risk of encountering one crime for every 190 residents over the course of the month. This rate is 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, marking a significant contrast to the national profile. The most common crimes in the area were violence and sexual offences (11 cases, 31.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 22.9%) and criminal damage and arson (4 cases, 11.4%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of November, a time of year when darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may contribute to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. The relatively low burglary rate (2 cases, 5.7%) suggests that property crime is not a dominant concern here, though the small sample size means this figure should be interpreted with caution. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences—1.7 per 1,000—is 34% below the UK average, which may reflect the area's character as a built-up community with lower levels of social disorganisation compared to larger urban centres. The balance between property and violent crime also shifts seasonally, with November’s focus on violent offences consistent with the month’s shortening days and heightened community tensions around festive preparations.

November 2023 saw a stark decline in anti-social behaviour, falling from 22 cases in October to 8—a 63.6% reduction. This drop, combined with a 66.7% decrease in burglary (from 6 to 2 cases), suggests that targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have temporarily curbed these types of crime. Conversely, public order offences doubled from 0 to 1 case, and other crime categories also rose from 0 to 1, though these small numbers mean the significance of these increases is unclear. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) remains lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap of 34%. This could be attributed to the area’s smaller, more closely knit community structure, where informal social controls may mitigate conflicts before they escalate. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour’s 1.2 per 1,000 rate is 14% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, highlighting a local challenge that warrants further analysis. Residents might find it useful to note that vehicle crime (3 cases, 0.5 per 1,000) matched the UK average, indicating no significant localised risk in this category.

Comparing November 2023 to October, the crime rate in Rishton fell sharply from 10.4 per 1,000 to 5.3 per 1,000—a 49.2% decrease. This reduction, though likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of school term activities and the transition to darker evenings, suggests a notable shift in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, the 35 total crimes reported in November equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that places Rishton’s localised risk in a context of relative stability. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 190 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable areas. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 6,645, underscores that the majority of residents experience no direct impact from crime in any given month. However, the 14% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour and the 100% increase in other crime categories (from 0 to 1 case) highlight areas where localised interventions may still be needed. These figures, while modest in absolute terms, serve as reminders that even low overall crime rates can mask specific vulnerabilities within a community.