Rishton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

May 2025 marked a period of relative stability in Rishton's overall crime rate, which stood at 11.3 per 1,000 — 39.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area's challenges, where anti-social behaviour (3.9 per 1,000) and violent crimes (3.5 per 1,000) dominate the crime profile. These categories are 175% and 24% above UK averages, respectively, likely influenced by the area's dense population and social dynamics. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and extended evenings, may have contributed to increased socialising and associated anti-social behaviour. Vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.8 per 1,000) also exceed UK averages, pointing to potential issues in local infrastructure or community engagement. However, some categories showed declines, such as shoplifting (-50%) and burglary (-50%), which could indicate the effectiveness of targeted policing or community initiatives. The data illustrates a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with Rishton's crime profile underscoring the need for tailored approaches to address specific challenges.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in 'other crime,' which surged by 200% from 1 to 3 incidents. This category, while not explicitly defined in the data, may include unclassified offences or emerging patterns. Concurrently, robbery and drugs offences both doubled from zero to one incident, indicating a potential uptick in less common crimes. These increases contrast with declines in burglary (-50%), shoplifting (-50%), and criminal damage and arson (-44.4%), which may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, occurring at 3.9 per 1,000 — 175% above the UK average — a figure that likely contributes to the area's elevated overall rate. Vehicle crime and criminal damage also exceed UK averages by 100% and 33%, respectively, suggesting ongoing issues in specific community areas.

Rishton's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 11.4 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, showing a -1.3% decrease. This minor fluctuation suggests consistent patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day, a figure that reflects the area's ongoing challenges with anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. Over the course of May, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 89 residents, highlighting the monthly exposure to crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,645, this rate underscores the need for community-focused initiatives. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with significant shifts in specific crime categories, which are explored in greater detail elsewhere. These figures provide a snapshot of how crime is distributed across the population, offering insights into the lived experience of residents.