Crime Rate in Barrowford & Pendleside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrowford & Pendleside

The total recorded crimes in Barrowford & Pendleside, Pendle, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrowford & Pendleside crime rate of 9.79 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barrowford & Pendleside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harry Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bolton Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Pendle.

    • 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 areas in the Pendle.

  • 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 May 2025 the Barrowford & Pendleside has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 9.79 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrowford & Pendleside)CrimesRank (Barrowford & Pendleside)CrimesRank (Barrowford & Pendleside)
Waterside & Horsfield146 11,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden125 31,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge116 41,445 21,150 2
Bradley142 21,318 41,112 4
Marsden & Southfield111 51,150 5994 5
Brierfield West & Reedley103 6956 6869 6
Brierfield East & Clover Hill80 7871 7711 7
Earby & Coates74 8678 8600 8
Barnoldswick43 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge30 11495 11435 10
Fence & Higham14 12134 12122 12

Barrowford & Pendleside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202518
February 20259
January 202512
December 202420
November 202415
October 202415
September 20244
August 20246
July 202414
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202515
February 20259
January 202510
December 202419
November 20249
October 202414
September 202416
August 202432
July 202416
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Harry Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
2. Bolton Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. David Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hawthorne Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Lower Clough Fold (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pinfold (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Ford Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bedford Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hill Top (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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