Haslingden Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haslingden's overall crime rate in August 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 24.4% below the UK average of 8.2. This places the built-up area within Rossendale among the safer parts of the UK, though the crime profile shows notable variation by category. Anti-social behaviour dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 41.2% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, saw a 40.5% month-on-month decline, potentially influenced by the seasonal closure of some local venues during August. The area's crime picture is shaped by its character as a mixed-use urban centre with a retail presence, which likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. August's peak holiday season, when many properties are unoccupied, may explain the 100% increase in burglaries, despite the category remaining below the UK average. The low vehicle crime rate—78% below the UK average—suggests that local infrastructure or community measures may be effective in deterring such incidents. However, the rise in public order offences highlights the need for continued vigilance in community spaces, particularly as August transitions into the quieter months of September and October.

August 2024 marked a significant increase in burglary, with incidents doubling from 2 to 4 compared to July. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, may partly reflect August's peak holiday season, when empty homes increase burglary risk. Public order offences also rose by 60%, reaching 8 cases—a category that is 21% below the UK average. In contrast, violent crimes fell sharply by 40.5%, from 37 to 22, a drop that aligns with the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, accounting for 41.2% of all incidents, and was 81% above the UK average. Residents should be particularly vigilant about securing homes during August, given the 100% rise in burglaries and the seasonal context of increased property crime risks.

Haslingden's crime rate in August 2024 fell by 29.7% compared to July 2024, dropping from 8.9 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as one of the UK's safer built-up areas, with a rate 24.4% below the national average of 8.2. On a daily basis, residents can expect roughly three reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the overall low crime environment. While this aggregate statistic does not indicate daily risk, it provides a broader picture of how crime is distributed across the population. The drop in the crime rate may partly explain the reduction in violent crimes, which fell by 40.5% month-on-month, though this could also be influenced by seasonal factors such as the closure of some local businesses during August holidays.