Crime Rate in Baxenden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baxenden

The total recorded crimes in Baxenden, Hyndburn, UK in February 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baxenden crime rate of 2.48 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 Baxenden, encompassing approximately 4,838 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Baxenden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Partridge Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Baxenden?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Baxenden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 229 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Baxenden recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

    • In 2023, Baxenden had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 199 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Baxenden recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Baxenden Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Baxenden crimes were 229. The crime rate of Baxenden in 2024 was 47.33 (year) or 3.94 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baxenden were around 199 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.13 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Baxenden)CrimesRank (Baxenden)CrimesRank (Baxenden)
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
AlthamNA NA559 12518 12
ImmanuelNA NA515 13439 13
St Oswald'sNA NA429 15405 14
HuncoatNA NA451 14381 15

Baxenden 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 20254
November 20258
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20256
October 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20256
September 20253
July 20252
June 20253
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Baxenden in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Partridge Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pilling Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pocklington Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Tintern Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Selby Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Henry Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Airey Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Haworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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