Crime Rate in Pendle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pendle

The total recorded crimes in Pendle, UK in May 2025 are around 1,024 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pendle crime rate of 10.69 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 Pendle, encompassing approximately 95,758 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (354) incidents (18.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (302) incidents (-4.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (94) incidents (40.30% increase)
Pendle Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 15
  • Colne with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is Pendle?

To understand the safety of Pendle, we need to analyze Pendle crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Pendle has recorded 11,071 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 115.61 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 90 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,360 crimes with a crime rate of 97.75, ranking it 125 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Pendle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 11071 crimes compared to 12352.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pendle recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pendle had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 9,360 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Pendle witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Pendle is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, Pendle has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Pendle Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Waterside & Horsfield (146 crimes), and the safest, Fence & Higham (14 crimes), is 132 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Pendle.

Similarly, the area of Colne North (156 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Barnoldswick North (20 crimes), with a difference of 136 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Pendle.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Waterside & Horsfield146
Bradley142
Whitefield & Walverden125
Vivary Bridge116
Marsden & Southfield111

Safest Wards:

Earby & Coates74
Barnoldswick43
Barrowford & Pendleside40
Boulsworth & Foulridge30
Fence & Higham14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Colne North156
Nelson East142
Brierfield & Reedley141
Nelson Bradley115
Colne Waterside114

Safest Areas:

Marsden60
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside54
Barnoldswick South37
East Colne, Foulridge & Trawden22
Barnoldswick North20

Pendle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pendle has recorded 1,024 crimes with crime rate of 10.69 ranking 67th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Pendle crimes were 11,071. The crime rate of Pendle in 2024 was 115.61 (year) or 9.63 (month) ranking it 90 danzarous in the UK. Pendle ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pendle were around 9,360 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.75 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking 125 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Pendle ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Pendle

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley359 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire906 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde606 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley947 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre960 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble900 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Lancaster1,379 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn930 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,117 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,656 120,223 118,377 1

Pendle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (354 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (302 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (315 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (299 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (308 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (281 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 267 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 218 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (262 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (229 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 274 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 220 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (283 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (270 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (325 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (293 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (289 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (244 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (346 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (286 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 314 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 273 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (606 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (602 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 563 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202550
March 202541
February 202538
January 202534
December 202436
November 202442
October 202442
September 202435
August 202447
July 202450
June 2024110

A total of 3831 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 319.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 602 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025354
April 2025299
March 2025308
February 2025267
January 2025262
December 2024274
November 2024283
October 2024293
September 2024289
August 2024286
July 2024314
June 2024602

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 413 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202515
March 202537
February 202533
January 202532
December 202430
November 202426
October 202436
September 202440
August 202423
July 202440
June 202468

A total of 423 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202525
March 202525
February 202535
January 202533
December 202434
November 202439
October 202429
September 202427
August 202449
July 202424
June 202472

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 788 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202567
March 202548
February 202543
January 202565
December 202472
November 202465
October 202460
September 202450
August 202465
July 202445
June 2024114

A total of 490 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202523
March 202530
February 202531
January 202535
December 202449
November 202450
October 202444
September 202436
August 202448
July 202437
June 202480

A total of 3629 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 606 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025302
April 2025315
March 2025281
February 2025218
January 2025229
December 2024220
November 2024270
October 2024325
September 2024244
August 2024346
July 2024273
June 2024606

A total of 559 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202541
March 202550
February 202536
January 202534
December 202432
November 202429
October 202427
September 202450
August 202440
July 202457
June 202496

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202522
February 20255
January 202513
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412
July 202417
June 202432

A total of 293 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202519
March 202522
February 202519
January 202524
December 202420
November 202424
October 202427
September 202421
August 202431
July 202411
June 202444

A total of 120 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418

High Crime Locations Pendle in May 2025

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

1. George Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Colne (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting2
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Redman Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Glenroy Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
6. Newfield Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

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