Brierfield Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brierfield's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents. This category alone was 43% above the UK average, underscoring the area's pronounced vulnerability to such crimes. The overall crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 28.4% increase over the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects broader patterns of higher-than-average violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 26.6% of total crimes and standing 114% above the UK average, a figure that likely reflects the social dynamics of a built-up area within Pendle. Public order offences, though smaller in volume, were 30% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in maintaining public safety in communal spaces. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the return of university students—may partly explain these trends, as increased foot traffic and social interactions in town centres can amplify both violent and anti-social incidents. The data also reveals a combination of local factors and national averages, with Brierfield's crime profile indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft were present, they did not dominate the overall picture, highlighting the stark contrast between violent and property-related crime trends in the area.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes, burglary, and public order offences compared to August. Drug crimes surged by 400%, rising from one reported incident to five, a jump that may reflect seasonal shifts in illicit activity or heightened policing in specific areas. Burglary also rose by 300%, with four incidents recorded in September compared to one in August, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in residential security or increased opportunistic crime. Public order offences more than tripled, from two to eight, aligning with the broader trend of anti-social behaviour, which fell by 21.1% to 30 incidents. This contrast highlights a shift in crime mix, with property-related offences rising while anti-social behaviour declined. The UK comparison for violence and sexual offences is particularly striking, with Brierfield's rate 43% above the national average of 2.6 per 1,000. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the 300% increase in burglary, which could indicate a need for renewed focus on home security measures.

Brierfield's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.6% increase from the previous month's 8.9 per 1,000. This places the area 28.4% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime statistics compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day, a figure that, while not extreme, reflects a consistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 105 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population of 11,904. While this figure is lower than the daily rate, it illustrates that residents face a measurable risk of encountering crime during the month. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime rate is high relative to its size, suggesting that local factors—such as the concentration of high-risk activities or demographic trends—may play a role in sustaining these levels.