Crime Rate in Pendle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pendle

The total recorded crimes in Pendle, UK in March 2025 are around 886 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pendle crime rate of 9.25 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (308) incidents (15.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (281) incidents (28.90% increase)
  • Public order: (50) incidents (38.89% increase)
Pendle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrave Street with total crimes: 11
  • Clarkson Close with total crimes: 9
  • Station Road with total crimes: 9

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, Whitefield & Walverden (127 crimes), and the safest, Fence & Higham (8 crimes), is 119 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Pendle.

Similarly, the area of Colne North (148 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to East Colne, Foulridge & Trawden (28 crimes), with a difference of 120 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Pendle.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Whitefield & Walverden127
Vivary Bridge108
Bradley104
Waterside & Horsfield102
Marsden & Southfield94

Safest Wards:

Earby & Coates60
Barnoldswick55
Barrowford & Pendleside47
Boulsworth & Foulridge39
Fence & Higham8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Colne North148
Nelson East107
Nelson West104
Brierfield & Reedley99
Nelson Bradley88

Safest Areas:

Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside55
Barnoldswick South41
Earby & Salterforth40
Barnoldswick North34
East Colne, Foulridge & Trawden28

Pendle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pendle has recorded 886 crimes with crime rate of 9.25 ranking 8294th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Preston43 1425,090 222,940 2
Ribble Valley290 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire785 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde625 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley785 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre935 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble921 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale589 67,759 66,653 6
Lancaster1,343 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn1,063 312,594 310,826 3
Burnley1,503 120,223 118,377 1

Pendle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 365 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 317.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 602 reported cases.

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

A total of 475 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

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

A total of 3012 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 301.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 606 reported cases.

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

A total of 451 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

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

A total of 627 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 243 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 440 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

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

A total of 367 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

High Crime Locations Pendle in March 2025

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

1. Belgrave Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order1
Drugs1
2. Clarkson Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
3. Station Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Beaufort Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Bishop Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Possession of weapons1

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