Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Hyndburn, UK in July 2025 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Edgar Street with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Central has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Barnfield134 11,364 21,391 1
Peel75 61,005 4920 3
Church106 31,224 3758 6
Rishton66 8983 5810 4
Spring Hill82 4900 6790 5
Milnshaw80 5683 9610 9
St Andrew's59 11879 7694 7
Netherton68 7621 10576 10
Clayton-le-Moors65 9786 8624 8
Overton60 10586 11571 11
Altham36 15559 12518 12
St Oswald's48 12429 15405 14
Immanuel40 14515 13439 13
Huncoat42 13451 14381 15
Baxenden20 16229 16199 16

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202532
May 202531
April 202535
March 202533
February 202533
January 202529
December 202435
November 202430
October 202425

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202511
April 202514
March 202517
February 20259
January 202510
December 202415
November 202423
October 202422

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202533
May 202525
April 202529
March 202523
February 202528
January 202523
December 202427
November 202430
October 202422

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 202515
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Edgar Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
5. Lister Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Monk Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Richmond Hill Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Buxton Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Craven Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1

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