Crime Rate in Barnfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnfield

The total recorded crimes in Barnfield, Hyndburn, UK in March 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnfield crime rate of 4.14 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 Barnfield, encompassing approximately 31,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (76.19% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Barnfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croos Street with total crimes: 14
  • Napier Street with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Barnfield?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Barnfield reported a higher crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 1,364 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barnfield witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 1,391 crimes compared to 677. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barnfield witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hyndburn, Barnfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Barnfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barnfield has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 1.07 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Barnfield crimes were 1,364. The crime rate of Barnfield in 2024 was 42.77 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnfield were around 1,391 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.62 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)
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
Altham51 12559 12518 12
Immanuel48 13515 13439 13
St Oswald's39 14429 15405 14
Huncoat36 15451 14381 15
Baxenden17 16229 16199 16

Barnfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 202415
November 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202537
January 202526
December 202433
November 202428
October 202438
September 202433
August 202441
July 202437
June 202448
May 202441
April 202444

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202521
January 202536
December 202445
November 202425
October 202434
September 202438
August 202426
July 202437
June 202480
May 202435
April 202436

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barnfield in March 2025

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

1. Croos Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Napier Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Nelson Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birch Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dutton Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Willow Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
9. Plantation Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1

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