Barnoldswick Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 11,099 residents, Barnoldswick's 43 reported crimes in August 2023 equate to a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 people—51.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This statistic places the area among the safest in the country, with violent crimes accounting for 39.5% of total incidents (17 cases) and anti-social behaviour making up 32.6% (14 cases). The crime profile reflects a mix of local characteristics and seasonal influences, with August's peak holiday period likely contributing to fluctuations in property crime and public order offences. Violent crimes, though significantly lower than the UK average, show a 30.8% month-on-month increase, potentially linked to summer evenings and increased social activity. Anti-social behaviour remains 10% below the UK rate, suggesting effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such incidents. The area's relatively low crime environment contrasts with national trends, where property crimes typically dominate. Barnoldswick's violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 43% below the UK average for this category, a statistic that may reflect the town's smaller population size and community cohesion. However, the seasonal context of August—marked by holidays and increased transient populations—could explain the rise in violent offences and public order issues. The low rates of shoplifting (4.7% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (4.7%) suggest that local retail and transport infrastructure may not be major targets for opportunistic theft, though this could change with shifts in seasonal activity. These patterns illustrate the combination of geography, population dynamics, and crime trends in Barnoldswick, a town that appears to maintain a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks.

August 2023 saw a 30.8% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 13 to 17 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer months. Public order offences also doubled, moving from 2 to 4 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 83.3%, dropping from 6 to 1, likely reflecting the seasonal impact of reduced property occupancy during August's peak holiday period. Anti-social behaviour incidents declined by 39.1%, from 23 to 14, though this category remains 10% below the UK average. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Barnoldswick, with tourism-related factors potentially influencing public order and property crime trends.

Barnoldswick's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 24.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.1. This reduction suggests a continued trend of lower criminal activity compared to July, though seasonal factors may influence this shift. Over the course of the month, 43 crimes were reported, translating to roughly one crime per day. When scaled to the population of 11,099, this means one reported crime occurred for every 258 residents during August. While this figure provides a snapshot of monthly exposure, it does not account for fluctuations in daily patterns. The area's crime profile remains significantly below the UK average, with violent crimes at 1.5 per 1,000—43% below the national rate for this category. These statistics highlight Barnoldswick's relatively low crime environment compared to both its own recent history and broader UK trends.