Crime Rate in Barrowford & Pendleside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrowford & Pendleside

The total recorded crimes in Barrowford & Pendleside, Pendle, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrowford & Pendleside crime rate of 11.50 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 Barrowford & Pendleside, encompassing approximately 4,086 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Barrowford & Pendleside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr Hall Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Clough Fold with total crimes: 5
  • Malham Wend with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barrowford & Pendleside?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Barrowford & Pendleside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pendle average, with 530 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barrowford & Pendleside recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barrowford & Pendleside had fewer crimes than the Pendle average, with 433 crimes compared to 780. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barrowford & Pendleside recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barrowford & Pendleside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barrowford & Pendleside has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 11.50 ranking 10th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Barrowford & Pendleside crimes were 530. The crime rate of Barrowford & Pendleside in 2024 was 129.68 (year) or 10.81 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barrowford & Pendleside were around 433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.95 (year) or 8.83 (month) ranking 11 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
Barnoldswick55 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge39 11495 11435 10
Fence & Higham8 12134 12122 12

Barrowford & Pendleside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

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

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 202510
December 202419
November 20249
October 202414
September 202416
August 202432
July 202416
June 202422
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 202512
December 202420
November 202415
October 202415
September 20244
August 20246
July 202414
June 202438
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Barrowford & Pendleside in March 2025

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

1. Carr Hall Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lower Clough Fold (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Malham Wend (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Holmefield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Highfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Riverside Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gisburn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Paradise Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bedford Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fife Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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