Brierfield Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of Brierfield's population size — 11,904 residents — 88 crimes in March 2025 equate to a rate of 7.4 per 1,000 people, placing it 5.1% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This rate, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.5% of all incidents — a category that was 3% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 30.7% of crimes and standing at 84% above the UK average. These figures may be influenced by the transition to spring, with longer evenings potentially increasing opportunities for such incidents. The breakdown also shows a marked contrast between violent crimes (33) and property crimes (14), highlighting the dominance of personal safety concerns over asset-related offences. This pattern may be linked to Brierfield's character as a small, densely populated area within Pendle, where community interactions and local events could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors, such as the change in clocks and extended daylight hours, may also play a role in shaping these patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm direct causal links.

March 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 100% compared to February, marking a significant rise from zero to four incidents. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons, points to emerging trends that may partly explain the 15.8% monthly increase in overall crime rates. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30.7% of all crimes, was 84% above the UK average, a figure that highlights the area's unique challenges in managing public order. Conversely, burglary plummeted by 85.7%, with only one incident reported compared to seven in February, a decline that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors. The property crime category, comprising 14 incidents, remained well below the UK average for burglary and other theft, illustrating a contrast to the sharp rise in drug-related offences.

Brierfield's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 15.8% increase from 6.4 per 1,000 in February. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With 11,904 residents, this rate places Brierfield slightly below the UK average but reflects a notable upward trend from the previous month. The daily crime count, while modest, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance in community safety initiatives. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests shifting patterns that warrant attention from local authorities and residents alike.