Barnoldswick Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Barnoldswick’s crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes. At 19 incidents, this category drove the area’s overall crime rate to 4.2 per 1,000 residents—34.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends may reflect Barnoldswick’s relatively low population density and the absence of high-traffic retail or nightlife hubs that typically correlate with higher violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence, reached 17 cases (36.2% of total crimes), a figure 65% above the UK average. This anomaly could be attributed to factors such as limited community engagement opportunities during winter months or localized social challenges. Meanwhile, property crimes remained sparse, with burglary, shoplifting, and other theft accounting for just 6.3% of incidents. The seasonal context of February—a month of low outdoor activity and pre-spring quietude—likely contributed to the overall downward trend in crime, though the sharp rise in public order offences suggests that colder weather may have intensified tensions in certain areas. These patterns illustrate how Barnoldswick’s crime profile, shaped by its rural-urban blend and seasonal rhythms, diverges from broader UK trends.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in Barnoldswick’s crime mix, with public order offences doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase—suggesting potential spikes in disputes or incidents during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour rose by 30.8%, reaching 17 cases, a figure that is 65% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local social dynamics or seasonal factors, such as limited indoor activities during winter. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 83.3%, from six to one incident, likely tied to the pre-spring lull and reduced foot traffic in the area. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant crime category, decreased by 9.5% to 19 cases—a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, 27% below the UK average. These fluctuations underscore the combination of seasonal rhythms and community-specific trends in shaping Barnoldswick’s crime profile.

Barnoldswick's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, reflecting an 8.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of a winter lull, where reduced outdoor activity may contribute to lower overall crime levels. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 reported crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 11,099, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 236 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, the localised nature of Barnoldswick’s crime picture means that community-specific factors—such as anti-social behaviour rates being 65% above the UK average—require closer attention. These patterns highlight the need to balance national trends with hyper-local insights when assessing public safety.