Crime Rate in Barnoldswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnoldswick

The total recorded crimes in Barnoldswick, Pendle, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnoldswick crime rate of 3.15 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 Barnoldswick, encompassing approximately 17,450 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Barnoldswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kelbrook Road with total crimes: 3
  • Railway Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barnoldswick?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Barnoldswick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pendle average, with 583 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnoldswick recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnoldswick had fewer crimes than the Pendle average, with 560 crimes compared to 780. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnoldswick recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pendle, Barnoldswick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barnoldswick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barnoldswick has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 9th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Barnoldswick crimes were 583. The crime rate of Barnoldswick in 2024 was 33.41 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnoldswick were around 560 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.09 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pendle)CrimesRank (Pendle)CrimesRank (Pendle)
Waterside & Horsfield102 41,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden127 11,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge108 21,445 21,150 2
Bradley104 31,318 41,112 4
Marsden & Southfield94 51,150 5994 5
Brierfield West & Reedley69 7956 6869 6
Brierfield East & Clover Hill73 6871 7711 7
Earby & Coates60 8678 8600 8
Boulsworth & Foulridge39 11495 11435 10
Barrowford & Pendleside47 10530 10433 11
Fence & Higham8 12134 12122 12

Barnoldswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 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 (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202511
January 202515
December 202419
November 202423
October 202414
September 202412
August 202420
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 202431

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 202414
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202520
December 202416
November 202415
October 20249
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202446
May 202418
April 202420

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
July 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20249
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barnoldswick in March 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kelbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Railway Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gisburn Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cecil Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Myers Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ellis Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Essex Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Orchard Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Leonard Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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