Crime Rate in Boulsworth & Foulridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boulsworth & Foulridge

The total recorded crimes in Boulsworth & Foulridge, Pendle, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boulsworth & Foulridge crime rate of 14.01 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 Boulsworth & Foulridge, encompassing approximately 2,141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Boulsworth & Foulridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydal Place with total crimes: 2
  • Oak Mill Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Venables Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Boulsworth & Foulridge?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Boulsworth & Foulridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pendle average, with 495 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boulsworth & Foulridge recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

    • In 2023, Boulsworth & Foulridge had fewer crimes than the Pendle average, with 435 crimes compared to 780. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boulsworth & Foulridge recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boulsworth & Foulridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boulsworth & Foulridge has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 14.01 ranking 11th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Boulsworth & Foulridge crimes were 495. The crime rate of Boulsworth & Foulridge in 2024 was 231.17 (year) or 19.26 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boulsworth & Foulridge were around 435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 203.15 (year) or 16.93 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boulsworth & Foulridge)CrimesRank (Boulsworth & Foulridge)CrimesRank (Boulsworth & Foulridge)
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
Barrowford & Pendleside40 10530 10433 11
Fence & Higham14 12134 12122 12

Boulsworth & Foulridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 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 Anti-social behaviour (17 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202517
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 202411
October 202415
September 202417
August 20247
July 202416
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Boulsworth & Foulridge in May 2025

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

1. Rydal Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Oak Mill Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Venables Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Snell Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Intake Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Railway Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Causeway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ivegate (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Stoney Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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