Bacup Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bacup’s crime rate in October 2025 reached 9.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of a trend that has seen the built-up area within Rossendale consistently exceed national benchmarks, particularly in violent and antisocial crime categories. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.6% of all reported incidents—39% above the UK average. This category’s dominance may be linked to Bacup’s character as a smaller, densely populated area where community interactions are frequent, potentially increasing the likelihood of interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 29.8% of total crimes, a figure that is 130% above the UK average. This stark discrepancy could reflect local factors such as the impact of seasonal events like Halloween, which often correlate with increased noise complaints and public disturbances. The third most common category was criminal damage and arson, which rose sharply by 66.7% compared to September, likely influenced by the darker evenings of October and the seasonal transition. While property crime rates, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained relatively stable, the dominance of violent and antisocial offences underscores a need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies. The seasonal context of October—characterized by shorter days and the approach of the festive period—may have contributed to the uptick in certain crime types, suggesting that local authorities should monitor trends closely as the year progresses.

Violent crimes and anti-social behaviour saw significant spikes in October 2025, with anti-social behaviour alone accounting for 29.8% of all reported crimes—130% above the UK average. This category, which includes noise complaints and public disturbances, rose by 40% compared to September, likely exacerbated by Halloween and darker evenings. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson increased by 66.7%, from nine to 15 incidents, a sharp rise that may reflect seasonal vandalism or targeted property damage. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft decreased, with shoplifting falling by 66.7% to just one incident—a stark contrast to the previous month’s three reports. Theft from the person, however, saw a 100% increase, with one incident reported in October compared to none in September. This shift highlights a growing concern for personal safety in public spaces, even as property crime rates dip. The data also shows that public order offences remained 6% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing efforts may be effectively managing certain categories of crime.

Bacup's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 10.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a slight easing in overall crime pressure, though the area remains 26% above the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately five crimes were reported each day in October, reflecting a consistent local rhythm of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents, a figure that underscores the monthly frequency of incidents without overemphasizing daily fluctuations. When scaled to Bacup’s population of 14,538, this means nearly 140 crimes were recorded across the area—a reminder that while the rate has dipped slightly, the absolute number remains a concern for local residents. The drop from October 2025 to September 2025 contrasts with the seasonal context of darker evenings and Halloween, which typically correlates with increased antisocial behaviour and property crime. This suggests that external factors, such as community engagement or policing efforts, may have played a role in moderating the upward trend observed in earlier months.