Crime Rate in Burnley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burnley

The total recorded crimes in Burnley, UK in July 2025 are around 1,677 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burnley crime rate of 17.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Burnley, encompassing approximately 94,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (575) incidents (18.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (494) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (138) incidents (46.81% increase)
Burnley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 72
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Police Station with total crimes: 33

How safe is Burnley?

To understand the safety of Burnley, we need to analyze Burnley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Burnley has recorded 20,223 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 213.66 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 8 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 18,377 crimes with a crime rate of 194.16, ranking it 9 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Burnley reported a higher crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 20,223 crimes compared to 12,352. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Burnley recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burnley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancashire average, with 18,377 crimes compared to 11,047. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Burnley recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Burnley is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, Burnley has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Burnley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Daneshouse with Stoneyholme (569 crimes), and the safest, Cliviger with Worsthorne (29 crimes), is 540 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Burnley.

Similarly, the area of Central Burnley & Daneshouse (612 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cliviger, Worsthorne & Lane Bottom (21 crimes), with a difference of 591 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Burnley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Daneshouse with Stoneyholme569
Trinity150
Bank Hall148
Gawthorpe99
Rosehill with Burnley Wood93

Safest Wards:

Coal Clough with Deerplay65
Whittlefield with Ightenhill58
Lanehead48
Briercliffe35
Cliviger with Worsthorne29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Burnley & Daneshouse612
Barclay Hills & Trinity231
Bank Hall & Fulledge165
Padiham144
Rose Hill & Burnley Wood130

Safest Areas:

Brunshaw & Brownside67
Harle Syke & Lanehead52
Hapton & Lowerhouse43
Habergham & Ightenhill41
Cliviger, Worsthorne & Lane Bottom21

Burnley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burnley has recorded 1,677 crimes with crime rate of 17.72 ranking 11th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Burnley crimes were 20,223. The crime rate of Burnley in 2024 was 213.66 (year) or 17.80 (month) ranking it 8 danzarous in the UK. Burnley ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burnley were around 18,377 crimes with yearly crime rate of 194.16 (year) or 16.18 (month) ranking 9 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Burnley ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Burnley

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley329 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire1,002 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde711 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley928 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre952 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble994 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle974 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,328 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn1,103 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,146 225,090 222,940 2

Burnley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 575 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 494 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (487 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (468 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (467 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (419 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (480 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (467 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (455 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (445 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 339 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 333 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (381 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (328 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 444 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 398 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (462 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (408 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (461 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (381 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (430 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (391 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (492 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (431 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 202415
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 5191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 432.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 575 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025575
June 2025487
May 2025419
April 2025480
March 2025455
February 2025339
January 2025381
December 2024444
November 2024408
October 2024381
September 2024391
August 2024431

A total of 408 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202527
April 202540
March 202544
February 202534
January 202536
December 202439
November 202425
October 202433
September 202432
August 202433

A total of 1674 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025138
June 202594
May 2025216
April 2025164
March 2025134
February 2025111
January 2025121
December 2024105
November 2024151
October 2024155
September 2024131
August 2024154

A total of 1277 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 202597
May 2025104
April 2025103
March 2025130
February 202590
January 2025102
December 202484
November 2024105
October 2024112
September 2024106
August 2024132

A total of 614 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202567
May 202556
April 202537
March 202545
February 202555
January 202539
December 202443
November 202451
October 202459
September 202464
August 202448

A total of 711 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202551
May 202567
April 202546
March 202544
February 202559
January 202553
December 202443
November 202447
October 2024115
September 202482
August 202457

A total of 904 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202558
May 2025129
April 202567
March 202565
February 202555
January 202561
December 202469
November 202475
October 202483
September 2024102
August 202480

A total of 528 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202533
May 202542
April 202541
March 202543
February 202537
January 202597
December 202452
November 202434
October 202442
September 202441
August 202434

A total of 5245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 437.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 494 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025494
June 2025468
May 2025467
April 2025467
March 2025445
February 2025333
January 2025328
December 2024398
November 2024462
October 2024461
September 2024430
August 2024492

A total of 763 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202563
May 202574
April 202561
March 202565
February 202544
January 202559
December 202442
November 202449
October 202479
September 202480
August 202473

A total of 187 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202510
May 202520
April 202515
March 202514
February 202514
January 202512
December 202411
November 202413
October 202414
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 202510
April 202511
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20253
May 202514
April 202515
March 202511
February 202511
January 202511
December 20249
November 202414
October 202414
September 202411
August 202416

High Crime Locations Burnley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burnley postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total72
Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Drugs3
3. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour24
Robbery3
Public order3
Possession of weapons3
5. Bull Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Belgrave Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3

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