Crime Rate in Altham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Altham

The total recorded crimes in Altham, Hyndburn, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Altham crime rate of 12.80 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 Altham, encompassing approximately 3,985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Altham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devonshire Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Cranbourne Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Whinfield Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Altham?

To understand the safety of Altham, we need to analyze Altham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Altham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 559 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Altham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Altham had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 518 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Altham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hyndburn, Altham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Altham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Altham has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 12.80 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Altham crimes were 559. The crime rate of Altham in 2024 was 140.28 (year) or 11.69 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Altham were around 518 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.99 (year) or 10.83 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)
Barnfield132 11,364 21,391 1
Central102 21,380 11,140 2
Peel83 41,005 4920 3
Church74 81,224 3758 6
St Andrew's83 3879 7694 7
Rishton75 6983 5810 4
Spring Hill78 5900 6790 5
Overton74 7586 11571 11
Clayton-le-Moors59 10786 8624 8
Milnshaw61 9683 9610 9
Netherton51 11621 10576 10
Immanuel48 13515 13439 13
St Oswald's39 14429 15405 14
Huncoat36 15451 14381 15
Baxenden17 16229 16199 16

Altham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 20254
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 202421
August 202421
July 202413
June 202428
May 202418
April 20245

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 202411
October 202422
September 202416
August 202415
July 202419
June 202416
May 202414
April 202424

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Altham in March 2025

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

1. Devonshire Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cranbourne Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whinfield Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Frank Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lancaster Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Warwick Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Whinney Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Hallam Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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