Crime Rate in Peel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peel

The total recorded crimes in Peel, Hyndburn, UK in March 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peel crime rate of 3.55 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 Peel, encompassing approximately 23,369 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Peel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradshaw Street East with total crimes: 9
  • Park Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hood Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Peel?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Peel reported a higher crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 1,005 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Peel witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Peel experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 920 crimes compared to 677. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peel witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hyndburn, Peel has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Peel Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Peel has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Peel crimes were 1,005. The crime rate of Peel in 2024 was 43.01 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peel were around 920 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.37 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Huncoat36 15451 14381 15
Baxenden17 16229 16199 16

Peel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202520
January 202513
December 202420
November 202433
October 202427
September 202423
August 202422
July 202414
June 202446
May 202416
April 202419

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202517
December 202415
November 202417
October 202427
September 202417
August 202432
July 202427
June 202424
May 202420
April 202419

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 202428
May 20245
April 202419

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Peel in March 2025

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

1. Bradshaw Street East (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Park Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hood Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Oswald Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Hodder Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manor Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dowry Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Horne Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Eastgate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

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