Barnoldswick Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barnoldswick’s crime rate in June 2023 remained lower than the UK average, standing at 5.2 per 1,000 residents—38.8% below the national figure of 8.5 per 1,000. This continued disparity highlights the area’s relatively safe environment, though specific crime types require targeted attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of incidents (41.4%), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.3%). These figures may reflect the town’s character as a small built-up area within Pendle, where community interactions and local policing efforts play a significant role in shaping crime patterns. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of the summer—may have influenced certain trends, such as the rise in shoplifting, which could be tied to increased retail activity and visitor numbers. However, the overall crime rate’s sustained distance from the UK average suggests that Barnoldswick’s unique socio-economic profile, including a mix of rural and urban elements, contributes to its distinct crime profile. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, its rate is 25% below the UK average, indicating that local interventions may be effective in addressing aggression and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, though slightly above the UK average, remains a manageable concern, and other categories such as criminal damage and public order offences are well below national levels. This data underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging trends, such as the doubling of shoplifting cases, while maintaining the progress made in reducing overall criminal activity.

June 2023 witnessed a sharp 100% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from two to four cases. This surge may be linked to the start of the summer season, when retail activity and foot traffic in the town centre typically peak. Concurrently, possession of weapons offences also doubled, marking a troubling trend that deserves closer attention from local law enforcement. In contrast, burglary and vehicle crime both fell by 75% compared to the previous month, likely reflecting improved security measures or seasonal patterns that reduce opportunities for such crimes. Violent crime, though still the most common category (accounting for 41.4% of total incidents), remained 25% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to address aggression and sexual offences have had some effect. Anti-social behaviour, which made up 29.3% of all crimes, was only 1% above the UK average, indicating a balance between local and national trends in this category.

Barnoldswick's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a continued reduction in criminal activity, though the pace of decline has slowed compared to earlier months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day, a figure that aligns with historical patterns of low to moderate crime levels. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for roughly every 191 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 11,099, these figures indicate that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. However, the persistence of certain crime types—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—remains a focus for local authorities, even as overall rates remain below the UK average.