Barrowford Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barrowford’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 31.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This relatively low rate, combined with the area’s built-up character within Pendle, suggests a community that maintains a strong grip on public safety. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.2% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 29.4% and criminal damage and arson at 11.8%. These figures align with the seasonal context of September, a time when back-to-school activities and university freshers’ week may contribute to increased social interactions and, consequently, a higher incidence of violent crimes. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Barrowford (2.0 per 1,000) remains below the UK average of 2.6, indicating that while the area is not immune to such incidents, it is less affected than the national average. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant component of the crime profile, is also lower than the UK average when scaled to the population. This contrast may be influenced by local initiatives or community engagement efforts that have proven effective in curbing such disturbances. The presence of criminal damage and arson at 0.6 per 1,000, slightly above the UK average of 0.5, suggests that while the overall crime rate is low, certain property-related offences remain a concern. These patterns, when viewed alongside the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics, illustrate a community that, while not entirely free from crime, manages to maintain a relatively safe environment through a combination of local efforts and the inherent characteristics of the built-up area.

September 2025 marked a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which increased by 85.7% from 7 to 13 cases. This surge, while still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (22% below), raises questions about local factors such as the return of students or increased social activity. Concurrently, burglary saw a 100% increase, jumping from 0 to 2 incidents—a stark shift that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted activity. Anti-social behaviour, however, declined by 28.6%, dropping from 14 to 10 cases, a trend that contrasts with the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 (28% above). This category’s decrease could indicate successful community interventions or the natural ebb of summer-related disturbances. Public order offences also doubled, rising from 0 to 3, a figure that aligns with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (7% below). These shifts highlight the volatility of crime types in a built-up area like Barrowford, where seasonal transitions and local events may drive fluctuations.

September 2025 saw a 9.6% increase in Barrowford’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 4.7 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, reflects local dynamics that may align with seasonal transitions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 194 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that avoids overemphasising isolated incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to the population. This daily context is useful for residents seeking to gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a need to monitor trends that could be influenced by factors such as the start of the academic year or increased foot traffic in local areas. These numbers, when paired with the area’s built-up nature within Pendle, illustrate how even small fluctuations can be significant in a relatively low-crime setting.