Barnoldswick Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 11,099 residents, Barnoldswick recorded 51 crimes in August 2025 — a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people. This is 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 29.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13, 25.5%) and vehicle crime (5, 9.8%). These figures align with Barnoldswick’s character as a small built-up area within Pendle, where community cohesion may contribute to lower violent crime rates. Seasonal factors also play a role: August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain the 28% above UK average for vehicle crime, linked to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles during tourism periods. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and violence both fell compared to July, reflecting the dispersal of transient populations during the summer break. The town’s relatively low crime profile, especially for theft and burglary, contrasts with UK averages, suggesting a combination of local policing efforts and the area’s rural-urban mix, which may deter certain types of crime through lower population density and stronger community networks.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+400%, from 1 to 5 incidents) and shoplifting (+100%, from 0 to 2), alongside a 100% rise in burglary (0 to 3). These spikes may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased vehicle movement during holidays or unoccupied homes attracting burglars. Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 43.5% (23 to 13), a decline consistent with the summer holiday period reducing transient populations in local areas. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 25% (20 to 15), though this remains 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Vehicle crime in Barnoldswick (0.5 per 1,000) is 28% above the UK average, highlighting a local vulnerability that may require targeted interventions. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in retail areas, particularly during peak tourist times.

Barnoldswick’s August crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 represents a 12.0% decrease from July’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day — a low frequency compared to UK averages, which are typically higher in similar-sized areas. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 218 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk for local households. With a population of 11,099, this rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime firsthand, though specific vulnerabilities like vehicle crime (28% above UK average) indicate areas for improvement. The contrast with UK trends is stark: Barnoldswick’s violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 51% below the national average, while anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) is 18% below. These figures illustrate how local factors — such as community engagement and seasonal patterns — can shape crime profiles differently than national statistics, offering a nuanced picture for residents and policymakers.