Clitheroe Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Clitheroe's crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 38.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This disparity reflects a distinct local crime profile shaped by the built-up area's characteristics and seasonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category, accounting for 36.6% of all reported crimes—nearly double the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This category's prominence may be influenced by the area's community interactions and public spaces. Violence and sexual offences followed at 32.4% of total crimes, with the local rate of 1.3 per 1,000 significantly lower than the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This contrast suggests effective local measures or demographic factors mitigating interpersonal violence. The winter season likely contributed to the overall reduction in outdoor-related crimes, though anti-social behaviour persisted as a core challenge. While property crimes (17 total) accounted for 24% of the total, the breakdown shows a marked focus on non-property offences, with criminal damage and arson (8 cases) and public order incidents (2 cases) further distinguishing Clitheroe's profile. The low rates of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) compared to UK averages indicate a relatively secure environment for personal property, though the rise in vehicle crime this month introduces a new concern. These patterns highlight the need for targeted strategies to address anti-social behaviour while maintaining the positive trends in reducing violence and property-related crimes.

February 2025 marked a sharp rise in vehicle crime, with incidents doubling from 2 to 4—a 100% increase—despite the winter lull typically associated with reduced outdoor activity. This surge may reflect increased vehicle usage during colder months or targeted thefts in residential areas. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 42.5%, dropping from 40 to 23, a significant shift that contrasts with the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 for this category. The local rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 45% below the national figure, suggesting a broader trend of reduced interpersonal violence in the area. Anti-social behaviour, though not directly linked to seasonal factors, remains the most prevalent category, exceeding the UK average by 55%. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in community spaces where such behaviour is concentrated, even as other crime types show marked declines.

Clitheroe's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 32.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of winter, when outdoor activity typically wanes and community engagement shifts indoors. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 3 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 243 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how crime is distributed across the population, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors. When compared to the UK average, Clitheroe's overall rate remains lower, but the local crime profile reveals distinct patterns—particularly in anti-social behaviour, which exceeds the national average by 55%. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising local data, as national averages may not fully reflect the nuances of smaller, more tightly knit communities like Clitheroe.