Barrowford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Barrowford, 7 crimes were reported in June 2024—a rate 14.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while not negligible, reflects a consistently safer environment compared to the national benchmark. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.3% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.9%, 11 cases). These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area within Pendle, where community interactions and local amenities may contribute to both social cohesion and occasional tensions. The slight elevation in violence rates (2.9 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (2.8 per 1,000) may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and increased foot traffic in local businesses. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates were 21% above the UK average, linked to the area's residential density and the types of public spaces available. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of the tourist season—may have altered crime dynamics, with some categories like criminal damage and arson declining by 33.3% compared to the previous month, due to reduced outdoor activity or increased community vigilance. Overall, the data suggests a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and policing efforts, though the crime rate remains significantly lower than the national average.

June 2024 saw a 35.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 14 to 19 incidents. This spike, while not unprecedented, warrants attention given the category's 5% above UK average rate (2.9 per 1,000). Concurrently, anti-social behaviour decreased by 21.4% (from 14 to 11 incidents), aligning with a broader trend of reduced public disorder in the area. Burglary rates in Barrowford were 100% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs 0.3 per 1,000), despite a 33.3% drop in criminal damage and arson. The doubling of other theft incidents (from 1 to 2) and the emergence of a robbery case (from 0 to 1) suggest shifting patterns in property crime. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the rise in violent incidents, which now constitute nearly half of all reported crimes.

Barrowford's crime rate in June 2024 (7.0 per 1,000) represents a 4.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This small but measurable reduction suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately two reported crimes each day, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible presence for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, placing Barrowford's monthly exposure slightly below the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic, when contextualised with the area's population of 6,609, illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Barrowford remains lower than the national benchmark. The shift in crime mix—particularly the rise in violence and sexual offences—highlights a need for ongoing community engagement, though the overall rate remains firmly in the safer end of the UK spectrum.