Crime Rate in Pendle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pendle

The total recorded crimes in Pendle, UK in July 2025 are around 974 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pendle crime rate of 10.17 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (334) incidents (2.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (313) incidents (42.92% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (89) incidents (56.14% increase)
Pendle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dockray Court with total crimes: 11
  • Kendal Street with total crimes: 9
  • Roberts Street with total crimes: 8

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 (150 crimes), and the safest, Fence & Higham (15 crimes), is 135 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Pendle.

Similarly, the area of Colne North (159 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Barnoldswick North (25 crimes), with a difference of 134 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Pendle.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Waterside & Horsfield150
Whitefield & Walverden125
Bradley115
Vivary Bridge111
Marsden & Southfield107

Safest Wards:

Earby & Coates57
Barnoldswick42
Boulsworth & Foulridge39
Barrowford & Pendleside32
Fence & Higham15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Colne North159
Nelson East145
Brierfield & Reedley118
Colne Waterside114
Nelson West106

Safest Areas:

Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside47
Earby & Salterforth41
Barnoldswick South33
East Colne, Foulridge & Trawden27
Barnoldswick North25

Pendle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pendle has recorded 974 crimes with crime rate of 10.17 ranking 100th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley329 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire1,002 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde711 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley928 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre952 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble994 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Lancaster1,328 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn1,103 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,146 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,677 120,223 118,377 1

Pendle 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 334 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 313 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (327 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (219 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202545
May 202567
April 202541
March 202550
February 202536
January 202534
December 202432
November 202429
October 202427
September 202450
August 202440

A total of 775 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202557
May 202594
April 202567
March 202548
February 202543
January 202565
December 202472
November 202465
October 202460
September 202450
August 202465

A total of 384 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202527
May 202531
April 202525
March 202525
February 202535
January 202533
December 202434
November 202439
October 202429
September 202427
August 202449

A total of 375 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202539
May 202533
April 202515
March 202537
February 202533
January 202532
December 202430
November 202426
October 202436
September 202440
August 202423

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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
August 20244

A total of 490 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202543
May 202538
April 202550
March 202541
February 202538
January 202534
December 202436
November 202442
October 202442
September 202435
August 202447

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 111 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202514
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 270 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 202531
April 202519
March 202522
February 202519
January 202524
December 202420
November 202424
October 202427
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 440 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202536
May 202527
April 202523
March 202530
February 202531
January 202535
December 202449
November 202450
October 202444
September 202436
August 202448

A total of 3576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 298.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 354 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025334
June 2025327
May 2025354
April 2025299
March 2025308
February 2025267
January 2025262
December 2024274
November 2024283
October 2024293
September 2024289
August 2024286

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 273.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025313
June 2025219
May 2025302
April 2025315
March 2025281
February 2025218
January 2025229
December 2024220
November 2024270
October 2024325
September 2024244
August 2024346

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202520
April 202514
March 202522
February 20255
January 202513
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412

High Crime Locations Pendle in July 2025

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

1. Dockray Court (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
2. Kendal Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Burglary2
Robbery1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
3. Roberts Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Cross Street West (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Vincent Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Clegg Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons3

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