Barrowford Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barrowford's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 18.1% below the UK average of 7.2. This figure, which reflects a 13.4% monthly decline from November's 6.8, positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones within Pendle. The crime profile was dominated by anti-social behaviour, accounting for 43.6% of all incidents (17 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (28.2%, 11 cases) and burglary (10.3%, 4 cases). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics, as December's shorter evenings, holiday-related absences, and increased retail activity may contribute to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. The area's relatively low burglary rate compared to the UK average (0.6 vs 0.3 per 1,000) could be attributed to the built-up nature of Barrowford, where property density and community presence may deter burglars. Conversely, the sharp divergence in anti-social behaviour rates—180% above the UK average—suggests local factors such as community interactions or holiday-related disruptions may play a role. The month's data also shows a 35% deficit in violent crimes compared to the UK average, reflecting the area's smaller population and lower levels of concentrated nightlife activity. These trends illustrate how Barrowford's crime profile, while influenced by national patterns, retains distinct characteristics shaped by its built-up environment and seasonal rhythms.

December 2023 witnessed a dramatic 50% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 3 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 42.9% decline in burglary, which fell from 7 to 4. The most pronounced shift was in anti-social behaviour, which jumped by 30.8% to 17 incidents—marking the most common category in the area. This category's rate of 2.6 per 1,000 is 180% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may be linked to seasonal factors like Christmas shopping and darker evenings. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained below the UK average, with 11 incidents (1.7 per 1,000) representing a 35% deficit compared to the national figure. The sharp drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 50% to one incident, could reflect seasonal changes in property usage or holiday-related absences. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns in a built-up area like Barrowford, where local dynamics interact with broader trends.

Barrowford's crime rate in December 2023 dropped by 13.4% compared to November 2023, falling from 6.8 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 18.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects broader regional patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the seasonal slowdown in activity typical of winter months. When scaled to the local population of 6,609, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 169 residents underscores the relatively low risk environment in Barrowford. This comparison highlights how the area's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with specific categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary showing marked deviations. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that residents face a lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average, a factor that may be influenced by the area's built-up character and seasonal rhythms.