Bacup Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes in Bacup during June 2025, contributing 36.1% of the total 144 crimes recorded. This category’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 26% above the UK average, underscoring a localised challenge in addressing interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 27.1% of all incidents, with its rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents 90% higher than the national average. These figures reflect a pattern often seen in smaller, built-up areas where community interactions are frequent and social tensions may escalate quickly. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely influenced these trends, as increased foot traffic in local amenities and open spaces could contribute to both higher levels of anti-social behaviour and interpersonal conflicts. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remained relatively low, with burglary’s rate at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, 114% above the UK average, but this was offset by a 57.1% drop in public order offences, linked to the easing of lockdown-related restrictions and the return of normal summer activities. The overall crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents placed Bacup 22.2% above the UK average, a gap that may be partly explained by the area’s character as a post-industrial town with limited economic opportunities, which can sometimes correlate with higher levels of anti-social and violent crime. This data illustrates the combination of local demographics, seasonal factors, and policing strategies, with a need for tailored approaches to address the specific challenges faced by Bacup’s residents.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour decreasing by 31.6% (from 57 to 39 incidents) and public order offences dropping by 57.1% (from 14 to 6). These decreases may reflect seasonal changes, such as the start of summer holidays reducing public gatherings in local parks and community spaces. Conversely, drugs-related crimes surged by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), and burglary increased by 100% (from 4 to 8), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in residential security during warmer months. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 36.1% of all crimes and 26% above the UK average. This disparity highlights the area’s distinct challenges compared to national trends, with anti-social behaviour being 90% above the UK rate. For residents, the sharp rise in drugs-related incidents may signal a need for targeted community engagement initiatives.

Bacup's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 7.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential stabilization in local crime trends. above the UK average. Over the course of June, there were approximately 5 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 101 residents in the area. This monthly exposure highlights the persistent presence of crime in the community, even as the rate has fallen from May. The population context—Bacup’s 14,538 residents—means that while the absolute number of crimes is relatively low, the concentration of certain crime types, such as anti-social behaviour and violence, remains a concern. The daily crime count, though modest, underscores the need for ongoing community vigilance and targeted policing efforts.