Barnoldswick Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a continued decline in Barnoldswick’s overall crime rate, which stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents—42.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent trend observed over recent months. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 43.1% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: shorter daylight hours and Halloween activities may have contributed to a rise in violence, while the quieter post-summer period could explain lower property crime rates. The area’s crime profile appears to be shaped by its character as a small, rural-adjacent built-up area within Pendle, where community cohesion and limited urban density may naturally suppress certain types of crime. However, the 43% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson suggests vulnerabilities in areas prone to vandalism, linked to isolated properties or seasonal neglect. The 10% increase in violence and sexual offences, though still below the UK average, warrants attention, particularly as it coincides with the transition to darker evenings and increased indoor activity. This shift may indicate a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas or times, though further data would be required to confirm such hypotheses.

October 2023 saw a 10% rise in violence and sexual offences, increasing from 20 to 22 cases. This category remained 26% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, though the upward trend raises questions about local factors. Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase—despite being 41% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, other crime dropped by 77.8% as the category shrank from nine to two cases, a decline that may reflect improved policing or seasonal lulls. Anti-social behaviour fell by a third, aligning with the broader downward trend in crime. The area’s criminal damage and arson rate was 43% above the UK average, a stark contrast to its performance in other categories. Residents may find the 1-in-218 monthly exposure rate particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the low probability of being directly affected by crime.

Barnoldswick's crime rate in October 2023 fell by 25.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.1 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 42.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that has widened slightly over the past year. Locally, the monthly crime rate translates to roughly two crimes reported per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historical patterns. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for every 218 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many similarly sized towns. This statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights Barnoldswick’s relatively low crime profile. The population context further underscores the area’s safety: with 11,099 residents, the 51 reported crimes represent a manageable scale of activity, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. The drop in anti-social behaviour and other crime categories suggests a possible seasonal shift.