Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Hyndburn, UK in March 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.11 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgar Street with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 1,380 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 1,140 crimes compared to 677. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Central has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 1,380. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 1,140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)
Barnfield132 11,364 21,391 1
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 202415
November 202423
October 202422
September 202418
August 202419
July 202413
June 202432
May 202418
April 202412

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202528
January 202523
December 202427
November 202430
October 202422
September 202436
August 202425
July 202433
June 202454
May 202425
April 202445

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202533
January 202529
December 202435
November 202430
October 202425
September 202421
August 202431
July 202429
June 202464
May 202434
April 202436

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Central in March 2025

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

1. Edgar Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Garbett Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Argyle Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fountain Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clifton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1

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