Brierfield Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Brierfield, 6.3 crimes were reported in February 2026 — 1.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes per day for the built-up area within Pendle. The most significant risk category was violence and sexual offences, which made up 53.3% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 — 47% above the UK average for this category. This pattern may reflect local factors such as the area’s proximity to other towns in the Pendle district, where higher population density and social interactions could contribute to elevated rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour followed at 10.7%, and public order offences at 8.0%, both of which align with characteristics of a built-up area where community spaces and local events may influence such incidents. Seasonal context suggests that February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes but may have concentrated activity in indoor spaces, explaining the prominence of violence and sexual offences. However, this is consistent with broader UK trends where interpersonal crime remains a persistent concern even in winter months.

February saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to January. Public order offences surged by 100%, rising from 3 to 6 incidents — a stark increase that could indicate heightened tensions in community spaces or events during the month. Robbery also doubled, with one reported incident compared to none in January. Vehicle crime rose by 50%, potentially linked to changing weather patterns affecting parking habits or increased vehicle movement during the month. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, suggesting possible seasonal or operational factors influencing drug activity. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 57.9%, from 19 to 8, which may reflect the impact of winter holidays or community initiatives targeting disruptive behaviour. Brierfield’s rate of violence and sexual offences (3.4 per 1,000) is 47% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a localised challenge that residents may encounter more frequently than the national average. This contrast with the 48% lower rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests that local retail environments may be more secure or have different patterns of theft compared to other areas.

Brierfield’s crime rate in February 2026 (6.3 per 1,000) marked a 22.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000 — a notable drop that suggests either improved policing, community efforts, or seasonal factors reducing crime opportunities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to areas with higher population densities. Daily, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes — a manageable frequency for a built-up area but one that residents should remain aware of, particularly given the elevated rates of violence and sexual offences. When compared to the UK average, Brierfield’s overall rate is slightly lower, but its specific crime types reveal divergences: for instance, the 20% higher rate of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.2 per 1,000) may reflect local housing patterns or security practices. Conversely, the 48% lower rate of shoplifting could indicate effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic compared to other regions. These variations highlight the importance of understanding local crime profiles rather than relying solely on national averages.