Crime Rate in Overton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Overton

The total recorded crimes in Overton, Hyndburn, UK in March 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Overton crime rate of 8.86 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 Overton, encompassing approximately 8,354 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Overton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridgeway with total crimes: 6
  • Greenhill with total crimes: 4
  • Nowell Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Overton?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Overton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 586 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Overton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Overton had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 571 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Overton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Overton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Overton has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Overton crimes were 586. The crime rate of Overton in 2024 was 70.14 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Overton were around 571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.34 (year) or 5.70 (month) ranking 11 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
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
Huncoat36 15451 14381 15
Baxenden17 16229 16199 16

Overton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 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 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 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 (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202515
January 202514
December 202420
November 20249
October 202415
September 202417
August 202414
July 202410
June 202424
May 202412
April 202418

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202518
January 202519
December 202414
November 202415
October 202420
September 202415
August 202416
July 202424
June 202430
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20251
December 202411
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Overton in March 2025

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

1. Ridgeway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Greenhill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Nowell Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Back Church Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Birtwistle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fielding Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Britannia Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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