Crime Rate in Clayton-le-Moors: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clayton-le-Moors

The total recorded crimes in Clayton-le-Moors, Hyndburn, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clayton-le-Moors crime rate of 4.95 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 Clayton-le-Moors, encompassing approximately 9,902 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Clayton-le-Moors Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corn Mill Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Willow Street with total crimes: 4
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clayton-le-Moors?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Clayton-le-Moors demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 786 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Clayton-le-Moors witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

    • In 2023, Clayton-le-Moors had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 624 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Clayton-le-Moors witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hyndburn, Clayton-le-Moors has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Clayton-le-Moors Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clayton-le-Moors has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.95 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Clayton-le-Moors crimes were 786. The crime rate of Clayton-le-Moors in 2024 was 79.38 (year) or 6.61 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clayton-le-Moors were around 624 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.02 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clayton-le-Moors)CrimesRank (Clayton-le-Moors)CrimesRank (Clayton-le-Moors)
Barnfield97 21,364 21,391 1
Central102 11,380 11,140 2
Peel51 101,005 4920 3
Church66 71,224 3758 6
St Andrew's85 3879 7694 7
Rishton75 4983 5810 4
Spring Hill67 6900 6790 5
Milnshaw70 5683 9610 9
Overton62 8586 11571 11
Netherton60 9621 10576 10
Altham33 13559 12518 12
Immanuel38 12515 13439 13
St Oswald's32 14429 15405 14
Huncoat25 15451 14381 15
Baxenden18 16229 16199 16

Clayton-le-Moors Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (84 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202530
February 202514
January 202517
December 202418
November 202422
October 202415
September 202416
August 202415
July 202413
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202515
February 20257
January 20257
December 202414
November 202417
October 202415
September 202416
August 202423
July 202434
June 202484
May 202444

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Clayton-le-Moors in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Clayton-le-Moors postcode area is presented below.

1. Corn Mill Yard (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Willow Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
4. Barnes Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alma Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Branch Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mercer Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. A680 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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