Crime Rate in Huncoat: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huncoat

The total recorded crimes in Huncoat, Hyndburn, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huncoat crime rate of 13.38 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 Huncoat, encompassing approximately 2,691 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Huncoat Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limewood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Huncoat with total crimes: 2
  • Griffin Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Huncoat?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Huncoat demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 451 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Huncoat recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Huncoat had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 381 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Huncoat recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Huncoat Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Huncoat has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 13.38 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Huncoat crimes were 451. The crime rate of Huncoat in 2024 was 167.58 (year) or 13.96 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Huncoat were around 381 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.57 (year) or 11.80 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)
Barnfield132 11,364 21,391 1
Central102 21,380 11,140 2
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
Baxenden17 16229 16199 16

Huncoat Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 202418
November 202415
October 202414
September 202415
August 20249
July 202411
June 202420
May 202412
April 202417

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Huncoat in March 2025

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

1. Limewood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
2. Huncoat (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Griffin Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Keswick Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brown Birks Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Longsight Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. A679 (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Edgar Street (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Towneley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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