Pendle Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Pendle's crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 32.5% of all reported incidents—270 cases in total. This category, at a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, was 86% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, underscoring a local challenge that may be linked to the area's semi-urban character and the increased social activity associated with longer evenings. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, making up 29.4% of crimes.5 per 1,000 was 12% below the UK average. This contrast highlights Pendle's unique dynamics, where community policing efforts or local demographics may contribute to lower rates of violent crime despite the prominence of anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—likely influenced the pattern of offences, with outdoor drinking and socialising driving anti-social incidents. Meanwhile, the 8.3 per 1,000 crime rate for Pendle was 1.2% below the UK average of 8.4, a narrow but significant difference that reflects the area's relatively lower levels of property crime compared to national trends. For instance, shoplifting was 53% below the UK average, due to targeted retail security measures or the absence of high-traffic commercial zones typical in larger urban centres. These findings suggest that Pendle's crime profile is shaped by a combination of its geographical and social characteristics, where community engagement and local initiatives may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime while others persist as persistent challenges.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to four incidents. This jump may partly explain by the extended evening hours and increased cycling during May's bank holidays. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 32.5%, from 40 to 27 cases, potentially reflecting seasonal shifts in retail activity or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000—86% above the UK average—highlighting a local challenge that contrasts with national trends. Violence and sexual offences fell by 6.9%, aligning with a UK-wide trend but also influenced by local initiatives or changing social dynamics. Public order offences surged by 73.1%, a stark contrast to the 21% UK deficit in this category, which may indicate heightened community interactions during May's extended daylight hours. These fluctuations demonstrate the combination of local conditions and national crime patterns.

Pendle's crime rate in May 2024 remained stable at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 1.5% increase from the previous month's 8.2 rate. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall crime trends. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity and community engagement. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of Pendle compared to areas with higher population densities. When considering the local population of nearly 100,000, the rate highlights that most residents are unaffected by crime, though the concentrated nature of certain offence types—such as anti-social behaviour—may create pockets of concern in specific neighbourhoods. The comparison to the UK average is minimal, but the data illustrates that Pendle's crime profile is shaped by its unique mix of rural and semi-urban characteristics, where community dynamics and local events can influence crime patterns differently than in larger cities.