Crime Rate in Rishton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rishton

The total recorded crimes in Rishton, Hyndburn, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rishton crime rate of 9.76 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 Rishton, encompassing approximately 7,687 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Rishton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sidebeet Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Coniston Way with total crimes: 4
  • Shuttleworth Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rishton?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Rishton reported a higher crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 983 crimes compared to 787. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rishton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

    • In 2023, Rishton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 810 crimes compared to 677. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rishton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rishton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rishton has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 9.76 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total Rishton crimes were 983. The crime rate of Rishton in 2024 was 127.87 (year) or 10.66 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rishton were around 810 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.36 (year) or 8.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rishton)CrimesRank (Rishton)CrimesRank (Rishton)
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
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

Rishton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (72 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202527
February 202511
January 202527
December 202431
November 202431
October 202433
September 202421
August 202438
July 202425
June 202448
May 202431

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202528
March 202522
February 202521
January 202517
December 202411
November 202424
October 202424
September 202428
August 202433
July 202438
June 202472
May 202422

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 202418
October 202418
September 20247
August 202415
July 202413
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20245
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rishton in May 2025

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

1. Sidebeet Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coniston Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shuttleworth Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Spring Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sands Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cecil Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hick'S Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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