Crime Rate in Fence & Higham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fence & Higham

The total recorded crimes in Fence & Higham, Pendle, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fence & Higham crime rate of 28.41 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 Fence & Higham, encompassing approximately 492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Fence & Higham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Blacko Bar Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old Hall Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Fence & Higham?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Fence & Higham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pendle average, with 134 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fence & Higham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

    • In 2023, Fence & Higham had fewer crimes than the Pendle average, with 122 crimes compared to 780. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fence & Higham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fence & Higham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fence & Higham has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 28.41 ranking 12th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Fence & Higham crimes were 134. The crime rate of Fence & Higham in 2024 was 271.92 (year) or 22.66 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fence & Higham were around 122 crimes with yearly crime rate of 247.56 (year) or 20.63 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fence & Higham)CrimesRank (Fence & Higham)CrimesRank (Fence & Higham)
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
Barrowford & Pendleside40 10530 10433 11

Fence & Higham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
November 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 Fence & Higham in May 2025

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

1. Wheatley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Blacko Bar Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
3. Old Hall Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Barley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Spenbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sabden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Uplands Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Harpers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Noggarth Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Nutter Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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