Crime Rate in St Oswald's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Oswald's

The total recorded crimes in St Oswald's, Hyndburn, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Oswald's crime rate of 5.30 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 St Oswald's, encompassing approximately 9,053 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
St Oswald's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyndhurst Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hardman Close with total crimes: 5
  • Brantwood Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Oswald's?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, St Oswald's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 429 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Oswald's recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

    • In 2023, St Oswald's had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 405 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Oswald's recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hyndburn, St Oswald's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Oswald's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Oswald's has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

In 2024, the total St Oswald's crimes were 429. The crime rate of St Oswald's in 2024 was 47.38 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Oswald's were around 405 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.73 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Oswald's)CrimesRank (St Oswald's)CrimesRank (St Oswald's)
Barnfield134 11,364 21,391 1
Central122 21,380 11,140 2
Peel75 61,005 4920 3
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
Immanuel40 14515 13439 13
Huncoat42 13451 14381 15
Baxenden20 16229 16199 16

St Oswald's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 202510
January 202520
December 20249
November 202410
October 202418
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 20255
April 202514
March 202517
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
September 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20252
January 20255
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations St Oswald's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Oswald's postcode area is presented below.

1. Lyndhurst Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hardman Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Brantwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peel Bank Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Spread Eagle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thwaites Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Priory Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Richmond Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Dunster Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. A679 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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