Rawtenstall Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Rawtenstall’s overall crime rate stand at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 19.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This rate reflects a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (36.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (29.9%) dominating the landscape. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—likely influenced patterns. For instance, the surge in anti-social behaviour may correlate with heightened foot traffic and retail activity, while the drop in shoplifting could suggest targeted efforts during the post-Black Friday period. Violence and sexual offences. month-on-month, remain 14% below the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement. Conversely, anti-social behaviour’s 70% above the UK average highlights a persistent challenge, tied to the area’s smaller urban character, where community interactions and public spaces may amplify such incidents. The rate’s consistency with Rawtenstall’s historical profile—typically lower than the UK average—suggests that while seasonal spikes occur, the area’s broader crime picture remains relatively stable. This balance between local trends and national benchmarks offers insight into how Rawtenstall’s unique context shapes its crime profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was the 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though isolated, highlights potential vulnerabilities in security measures or opportunistic behavior during November’s darker evenings. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 43.3%, from 30 to 43, suggesting heightened tensions or events such as Bonfire Night may have contributed. Vehicle crime also climbed by 50%, from six to nine incidents, possibly linked to increased anti-social behavior or seasonal mobility patterns. In contrast, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (66.7%), and other theft dropped by 16.7%, indicating possible deterrents from local initiatives or seasonal retail strategies. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type at 29.9% of total cases, remains 70% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent local challenge. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences are 14% below the UK average, a notable contrast that may reflect community-specific factors or policing effectiveness.

Rawtenstall’s crime rate in November 2025 rose by 11.6% compared to October, from 5.3 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 19.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. Locally, 4 crimes are reported per day on average, translating to one crime for every 170 residents over the month. This monthly exposure provides context for residents: while the rate is not alarmingly high, the upward trend suggests vigilance is warranted. The population context is critical—Rawtenstall’s 19,878 residents mean even small shifts in crime numbers can impact local communities. The increase aligns with seasonal factors, such as dark evenings and the post-Black Friday shopping period, which may temporarily elevate certain crime types. However, the overall rate remains in line with the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average.