Nelson (Pendle) Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Nelson (Pendle) recorded 363 crimes in July 2024, equating to 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 28.6% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure, while not exceptionally high on a national scale, reflects a distinct local profile shaped by seasonal dynamics and community characteristics. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (34.2% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (34.2%), both of which far exceed UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, was 155% above the national rate, suggesting a potential link to summer-related activities, such as festivals or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also showed a 30% gap compared to UK averages, which may be influenced by Nelson (Pendle)’s status as a built-up area within Pendle, where concentrated populations and social interactions could contribute to higher rates. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely plays a role in these patterns. For example, the rise in anti-social behaviour may be tied to alcohol-fuelled incidents during evening events, while the high proportion of violence could reflect tensions in densely populated areas. Property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary, though lower than UK averages, still accounted for a significant share of reported incidents, indicating that retail and commercial spaces remain vulnerable. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during peak summer months, while also acknowledging the broader demographic and geographic factors that shape Nelson (Pendle)’s crime profile.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 50% to 15 incidents, and burglary rising by 28.6% to 9 cases. These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as summer festivals and extended shopping hours in local retail areas. Conversely, robbery fell by 50%, from 4 to 2 cases, possibly due to heightened police presence or community vigilance during peak tourist periods. Anti-social behaviour and violence remained starkly elevated, with rates 155% and 30% above UK averages respectively. This divergence highlights a local challenge: while property crimes like shoplifting and burglary are slightly below UK averages (shoplifting 26% below, vehicle crime 35% below), violent and disorderly crimes are concentrated in Nelson (Pendle). For residents, the most immediate concern is the high prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34.2% of all crimes—over double the UK average for this category.

Nelson (Pendle) recorded a crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, a 2.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 10.5. This translates to roughly 12 crimes reported each day, or one crime for every 93 residents over the course of the month. While this daily figure may seem frequent, it is important to contextualise it within the area’s population of 33,617. For a resident, this means that the likelihood of encountering a crime in their immediate vicinity is relatively low, but the concentration of certain crime types—particularly anti-social behaviour and violence—suggests localized pressures. The monthly exposure statistic, while abstract, provides a broader sense of how crime permeates the area: over 30 days, each resident had a 1-in-93 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. This figure, however, does not account for the uneven distribution of crime types, which may cluster in specific neighbourhoods or activity hubs.