Crime Rate in Peel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peel

The total recorded crimes in Peel, Hyndburn, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peel crime rate of 3.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-38.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Peel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradshaw Street East with total crimes: 5
  • Hood Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lee Street with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Peel has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peel)CrimesRank (Peel)CrimesRank (Peel)
Barnfield134 11,364 21,391 1
Central122 21,380 11,140 2
Church106 31,224 3758 6
Rishton66 8983 5810 4
Spring Hill82 4900 6790 5
Milnshaw80 5683 9610 9
St Andrew's59 11879 7694 7
Netherton68 7621 10576 10
Clayton-le-Moors65 9786 8624 8
Overton60 10586 11571 11
Altham36 15559 12518 12
St Oswald's48 12429 15405 14
Immanuel40 14515 13439 13
Huncoat42 13451 14381 15
Baxenden20 16229 16199 16

Peel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202513
May 202513
April 202520
March 202514
February 202510
January 202517
December 202415
November 202417
October 202427
September 202417
August 202432

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20255
April 20251
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202544
May 202511
April 202525
March 202531
February 202520
January 202513
December 202420
November 202433
October 202427
September 202423
August 202422

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Peel in July 2025

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

1. Bradshaw Street East (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hood Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lee Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
4. Sultan Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Dowry Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
6. Maudsley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Gillies Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Railway View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Back Water Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

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