Pendle Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Pendle's overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents places it 5.2% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to a tangible risk for residents, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 123 people over the course of the month. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast in priorities: violence and sexual offences (273 cases, 33.7% of total) and anti-social behaviour (246 cases, 30.4%) dominate the landscape, while property crimes account for a smaller share (196 cases, 24.2%). These patterns may reflect the area's character as a mixed rural-urban district with a history of social challenges and limited economic opportunities. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and the proximity of Halloween—likely contributes to increased incidents of anti-social behaviour and violence. Pendle's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) is 2% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 98% higher than the national average. This disparity underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of these crimes, such as town centres or densely populated housing estates. Meanwhile, property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime remain below UK averages, possibly due to effective local policing strategies or the area's lower retail density compared to major urban centres. The combination of these factors illustrates a community grappling with persistent social issues, where the risk of encountering violence or anti-social behaviour is higher than in many other parts of the UK, but where other forms of crime are comparatively less prevalent.

October saw a significant surge in drug-related crimes, with a 109.1% increase from September (11 to 23 cases). This rise may reflect heightened activity during the Halloween period. Conversely, robbery cases fell by 50.0%, dropping from four to two incidents—a shift that could indicate improved security measures or seasonal changes in criminal opportunity. Anti-social behaviour remained a standout concern, with rates 98% above the UK average (2.5 per 1,000 vs 1.3 per 1,000). This disparity highlights a local challenge that persists despite the overall crime rate decrease. Criminal damage and arson fell by 22.2% (63 to 49 cases), due to increased community patrols or seasonal factors such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for such crimes. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader trends.

Pendle's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% decrease from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a stabilising trend. above the UK average. On a daily basis, 26 crimes were reported over the 31-day period, translating to roughly one crime for every 123 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in population density or localised hotspots. The drop in overall crime rate may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for certain crimes. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Pendle's rate is higher than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes per resident remains relatively manageable for most neighbourhoods.