Barrowford Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barrowford’s crime rate in September 2024 remained 41.6% below the UK average, sitting at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime underscores the area’s distinct characteristics, likely shaped by its rural-adjacent built-up environment and seasonal rhythms. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 53.3% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 105% higher than the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the area’s proximity to Pendle’s broader community, where informal social interactions and limited policing resources could contribute to higher levels of anti-social conduct. Meanwhile, violent crime—though still a concern—was 77% below the UK average, with 0.6 per 1,000 incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s lower population density and reduced nightlife activity. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, likely influenced the crime profile, with anti-social behaviour peaking in August before declining sharply in September. However, the sharp rise in burglary, criminal damage, and other crime suggests that other dynamics, such as increased property-related activity during cooler weather, may be at play. These patterns highlight the need for tailored community engagement strategies that address both local-specific challenges and broader seasonal influences.

September 2024 marked a sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, with reported incidents halving from 32 to 16—a 50% reduction. This drop, coupled with a 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, suggests a shift in the crime mix toward property-related offences. Burglary, criminal damage, and other crime each rose by 100%, indicating a potential reallocation of criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, contributing 53.3% of all crimes, and is 105% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 77% below the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast in local crime patterns. Shoplifting, which previously accounted for 3.3% of crimes, fell by 50%, potentially linked to seasonal changes such as the start of the academic term reducing foot traffic in retail areas.

Barrowford’s crime rate in September 2024 fell by 34.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.0 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area’s overall trend of remaining significantly below the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000 for the same period. On a daily basis, the local rate equates to roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the small population of 6,609. Over the course of the month, this translates to one crime for every 220 residents, a statistic that contextualises the exposure risk for those living in the area. The drop in crime may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as the return to structured routines following the start of the academic term, which could reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour. However, the rate of burglary and criminal damage rose sharply, suggesting that some crime types may be influenced by different seasonal dynamics, such as increased property-related activity during cooler weather.