Crime Rate in Altham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Altham

The total recorded crimes in Altham, Hyndburn, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Altham crime rate of 8.28 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Altham Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cranbourne Drive with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Hyndburn.

    • 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 areas in the Hyndburn.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Altham)CrimesRank (Altham)CrimesRank (Altham)
BarnfieldNA NA1,364 21,391 1
CentralNA NA1,380 11,140 2
PeelNA NA1,005 4920 3
ChurchNA NA1,224 3758 6
RishtonNA NA983 5810 4
Spring HillNA NA900 6790 5
St Andrew'sNA NA879 7694 7
Clayton-le-MoorsNA NA786 8624 8
MilnshawNA NA683 9610 9
NethertonNA NA621 10576 10
OvertonNA NA586 11571 11
ImmanuelNA NA515 13439 13
St Oswald'sNA NA429 15405 14
HuncoatNA NA451 14381 15
BaxendenNA NA229 16199 16

Altham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 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 (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20256
November 20252
October 202513
September 20254
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202616
December 202512
November 202513
October 202514
September 202513
August 202516
July 202514
June 202522
May 202510
April 202512
March 202521
February 20259

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20251
November 20254
September 20254
August 202510
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20253
November 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20259
November 20258
October 202515
September 202510
August 202521
July 202513
June 202510
May 202512
April 202513
March 202516
February 20259

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
March 20251

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
August 20252
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251

High Crime Locations Altham in February 2026

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

1. York Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hill Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cranbourne Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Delamere Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hallam Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dill Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Calder Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cornmill Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whinney Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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