Crime Rate in Hyndburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hyndburn

The total recorded crimes in Hyndburn, UK in May 2025 are around 930 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hyndburn crime rate of 11.31 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 Hyndburn, encompassing approximately 82,237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (307) incidents (-3.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (285) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (73) incidents (-12.05% decrease)
Hyndburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgar Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Hyndburn?

To understand the safety of Hyndburn, we need to analyze Hyndburn 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:

    • Hyndburn has recorded 12,594 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 153.14 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 24 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,826 crimes with a crime rate of 131.64, ranking it 45 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Hyndburn reported a higher crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 12,594 crimes compared to 12,352. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Hyndburn recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hyndburn had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 10,826 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Hyndburn recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

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

Hyndburn Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (102 crimes), and the safest, Baxenden (18 crimes), is 84 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hyndburn.

Similarly, the area of Accrington West (191 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broadfield & Knuzden (44 crimes), with a difference of 147 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hyndburn.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central102
Barnfield97
St Andrew's85
Rishton75
Milnshaw70

Safest Wards:

Immanuel38
Altham33
St Oswald's32
Huncoat25
Baxenden18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Accrington West191
Accrington North East138
Great Harwood122
Accrington South East115
Oswaldtwistle104

Safest Areas:

Oswaldtwistle104
Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat90
Rishton75
Church51
Broadfield & Knuzden44

Hyndburn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hyndburn has recorded 930 crimes with crime rate of 11.31 ranking 51th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Hyndburn crimes were 12,594. The crime rate of Hyndburn in 2024 was 153.14 (year) or 12.76 (month) ranking it 24 danzarous in the UK. Hyndburn ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hyndburn were around 10,826 crimes with yearly crime rate of 131.64 (year) or 10.97 (month) ranking 45 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Hyndburn ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Hyndburn

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley359 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire906 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde606 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley947 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre960 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble900 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle1,024 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,379 416,860 414,859 4
Preston2,117 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,656 120,223 118,377 1

Hyndburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (307 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (285 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (342 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (317 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (347 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (330 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 251 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 224 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (305 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (233 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 328 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 247 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (308 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (263 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (349 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (285 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (359 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (277 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (316 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (309 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 345 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 316 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 202513
February 20259
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 226 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202532
March 202523
February 202518
January 202513
December 202417
November 202420
October 202424
September 202414
August 202423
July 202420

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 529 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202560
March 202545
February 202543
January 202542
December 202457
November 202438
October 202462
September 202443
August 202443
July 202453

A total of 106 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 834 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202583
March 202574
February 202553
January 202562
December 202475
November 202487
October 202494
September 202472
August 202475
July 202486

A total of 438 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202549
March 202546
February 202531
January 202539
December 202432
November 202438
October 202437
September 202441
August 202440
July 202447

A total of 387 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202535
March 202549
February 202530
January 202531
December 202439
November 202422
October 202441
September 202440
August 202432
July 202440

A total of 3496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 317.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 359 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025307
April 2025317
March 2025347
February 2025251
January 2025305
December 2024328
November 2024308
October 2024349
September 2024359
August 2024309
July 2024316

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202510
February 202519
January 202520
December 202417
November 202417
October 202419
September 202418
August 202417
July 202423

A total of 3147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 286.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 345 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025285
April 2025342
March 2025330
February 2025224
January 2025233
December 2024247
November 2024263
October 2024285
September 2024277
August 2024316
July 2024345

A total of 494 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202565
March 202556
February 202535
January 202517
December 202442
November 202448
October 202446
September 202445
August 202450
July 202443

A total of 580 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202542
March 202559
February 202562
January 202552
December 202452
November 202464
October 202451
September 202447
August 202459
July 202455

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
July 20248

High Crime Locations Hyndburn in May 2025

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

1. Edgar Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
4. Croos Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
5. West Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
6. Hyndburn Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3

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