Crime Rate in Netherton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Netherton

The total recorded crimes in Netherton, Hyndburn, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Netherton crime rate of 4.07 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 Netherton, encompassing approximately 14,727 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Netherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prospect Street with total crimes: 6
  • St Cecilia Street with total crimes: 5
  • Reed Passage with total crimes: 5

How safe is Netherton?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Netherton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 621 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Netherton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

    • In 2023, Netherton had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 576 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Netherton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Netherton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Netherton has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Netherton crimes were 621. The crime rate of Netherton in 2024 was 42.16 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Netherton were around 576 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.11 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Netherton)CrimesRank (Netherton)CrimesRank (Netherton)
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
Clayton-le-Moors49 11786 8624 8
Overton62 8586 11571 11
Altham33 13559 12518 12
Immanuel38 12515 13439 13
St Oswald's32 14429 15405 14
Huncoat25 15451 14381 15
Baxenden18 16229 16199 16

Netherton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 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 (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 202528
December 202421
November 202422
October 202422
September 202433
August 202419
July 202413
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202513
February 20259
January 202516
December 202416
November 202415
October 202412
September 202415
August 202420
July 202415
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Netherton in May 2025

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

1. Prospect Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Cecilia Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Reed Passage (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wellington Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. St John'S Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Westwell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Town Hall Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hope Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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