Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Hyndburn, UK in February 2026 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.13 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Edgar Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Hyndburn.

    • 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 areas in the Hyndburn.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
BarnfieldNA NA1,364 21,391 1
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
BaxendenNA NA229 16199 16

Central 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2025 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 26 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202628
December 202526
November 202531
October 202528
September 202528
August 202530
July 202527
June 202533
May 202525
April 202529
March 202523
February 202528

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202618
December 20254
November 20255
October 20257
September 20257
August 20255
July 20259
June 202516
May 202511
April 202514
March 202517
February 20259

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20258
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20256
July 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 468 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202633
December 202535
November 202531
October 202556
September 202526
August 202537
July 202552
June 202532
May 202531
April 202535
March 202533
February 202533

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20258
November 20254
October 20256
September 20253
August 20259
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 202515
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20254
August 20258
July 20259
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20255
November 20259
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20257
June 20254
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Central in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Edgar Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Richmond Hill Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hartmann Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Clifton Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rowland Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Buxton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Crossland Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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