Crime Rate in Peel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peel

The total recorded crimes in Peel, Hyndburn, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peel crime rate of 2.18 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Peel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sultan Street with total crimes: 3
  • Dowry Street with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Hyndburn.

    • 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 areas in the Hyndburn.

  • 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 May 2025 the Peel has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.18 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peel)CrimesRank (Peel)CrimesRank (Peel)
Barnfield97 21,364 21,391 1
Central102 11,380 11,140 2
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
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

Peel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202525
March 202531
February 202520
January 202513
December 202420
November 202433
October 202427
September 202423
August 202422
July 202414
June 202446
May 202416

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202514
February 202510
January 202517
December 202415
November 202417
October 202427
September 202417
August 202432
July 202427
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Park Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Sultan Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Dowry Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bradshaw Street East (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Eastgate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Spencer Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Manor Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Addison Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hood Street (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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