Nelson (Pendle) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Nelson (Pendle) during November 2025 reveals a stark imbalance in the types of incidents reported, with violent and sexual offences dominating the profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.6% of all crimes (132 incidents), significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (52% higher). This overrepresentation of violent crime suggests underlying social or environmental factors that may contribute to such rates. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 24.9% of all incidents (81 cases) and exceeding the UK average by 126%. This category’s prominence may be linked to the built-up nature of Nelson, where concentrated populations and public spaces can foster such activities. Criminal damage and arson, at 7.7% of total crimes (25 incidents), also showed a 32% increase compared to the UK average, reflecting seasonal pressures such as Bonfire Night. In contrast, shoplifting and vehicle crime were lower than national averages, with shoplifting at 37% below and vehicle crime at 50% below. These disparities highlight the area’s unique character, where certain crime types are amplified by local conditions while others are mitigated. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday—likely influenced patterns, with increased lighting and retail activity reducing opportunities for theft while amplifying public order issues. This balance of crime types illustrates a community grappling with persistent violent and anti-social challenges, even as other categories remain below national benchmarks.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with robbery increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (from 0 to 1). These spikes may be linked to seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which can heighten opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 51.7% (from 29 to 14 incidents), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during Black Friday or increased retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained high, with 24.9% of all crimes (81 incidents) and a 126% increase over the UK average. This category’s prominence suggests ongoing challenges with public order in the area, tied to the built-up nature of Nelson and its associated social dynamics. Meanwhile, drugs offences fell by 70.6% (from 17 to 5), a decline that may indicate temporary shifts in local drug markets or enhanced enforcement efforts. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions that shape the area’s crime profile.

Nelson (Pendle) recorded a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, an 11.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.0 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a short-term trend of declining incidents. above the UK average. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 103 residents experienced a reported crime, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 33,617. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 11 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity despite the month-on-month decline. While the drop in crime may reflect seasonal factors such as the end of Bonfire Night or changes in consumer behaviour around Black Friday, the rate remains higher than the UK average. This contrast between local and national trends invites consideration of Nelson’s unique characteristics, such as its built-up area status and potential localised pressures that may contribute to sustained elevated rates compared to broader UK patterns.