Barrowford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barrowford's crime profile in October 2025 places it 23.4% below the UK average, with a total crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This position highlights the area's relative safety compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 43.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (28.2%) and criminal damage (10.3%). These figures align with Barrowford's built-up character within Pendle, where community interactions and local amenities may influence both violent and disorderly conduct. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—likely contribute to the persistence of anti-social behaviour, though the area's lower overall crime rate suggests effective local measures or demographic factors mitigating risk. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, yet Barrowford's rate of 2.6 per 1,000 remains 2% below, indicating a slight but consistent trend towards lower violent crime. This contrast with the UK average for anti-social behaviour, which is 35% higher in Barrowford, may reflect the area's unique social fabric, shaped by its role as a commuter hub or its proximity to natural spaces that influence community engagement. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and festive activities, could also explain the slight increase in public order offences, though the overall crime rate remains firmly below national benchmarks.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, other theft, and robbery—each rising by 100% from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a notable shift in crime types compared to previous months. Conversely, other crime, burglary, and public order offences all decreased, with public order offences dropping by 33.3% to two incidents. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Barrowford are 2% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 35% above. This divergence underscores the area's unique characteristics, such as its proximity to Pendle's rural landscape, which may influence social interactions and public order dynamics. For residents, the rise in vehicle crime—a category 52% below the UK average—may prompt renewed attention to car security measures.

Barrowford's crime rate in October 2025 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) represents a 14.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, suggests a shift in local dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. While daily crime averaged 1 incident per day (39 crimes over 31 days), this rate remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The built-up nature of Barrowford, nestled within Pendle, may contribute to this profile, with its mix of residential and commercial areas influencing crime patterns differently than more rural or urban counterparts. The local population of 6,609 means each resident experiences crime at a rate that is 23.4% below the national average, highlighting Barrowford's relative safety compared to the UK as a whole.