Clitheroe Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 17,219 residents, Clitheroe’s August 2025 crime figures translate to 95 reported incidents—a rate of 5.5 per 1,000 people. This places the area 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast in the types of offences dominating the local landscape: violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.3% of all reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.0%) and public order offences (7.4%). This emphasis on violent crime may be influenced by Clitheroe’s character as a smaller, built-up area within a rural district, where community dynamics and limited anonymity could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as August—traditionally a peak holiday month—may increase vulnerability to burglary through empty homes and altered routines. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with most categories showing marked underperformance relative to national benchmarks. For instance, shoplifting in Clitheroe was 68% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect the town’s smaller retail presence compared to larger urban centres. This data underscores the importance of contextualizing crime statistics within the unique socio-economic and geographic conditions of Clitheroe, where lower population density and community cohesion may act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime.

August 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in Clitheroe’s crime profile. Burglary, robbery, and vehicle crime all increased by 100% compared to July, reflecting a sharp rise in these categories. This surge may be partly explained by the peak holiday season, which often correlates with increased property crime as homes are left unoccupied. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 44.4%, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences dropped by 42.4% and 41.7% respectively. These decreases could be linked to reduced foot traffic and altered routines during the summer months. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, with 43 incidents recorded—2.5 per 1,000 residents, 13% below the UK average. This suggests that while overall crime is lower in Clitheroe, violent offences persist as a significant concern for local residents.

Clitheroe’s crime rate in August 2025 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, an 11.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late summer, where seasonal patterns may reduce certain types of criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of three crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime burden. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate shows that over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents. This metric offers a clear snapshot of how frequently residents encounter crime relative to their community size. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective underscores the importance of contextualizing crime statistics within the specific demographics and geography of Clitheroe.