Crime Rate in Fence & Higham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fence & Higham

The total recorded crimes in Fence & Higham, Pendle, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fence & Higham crime rate of 30.44 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Fence & Higham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barley Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Guide Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Lane Top with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Fence & Higham has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 30.44 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fence & Higham)CrimesRank (Fence & Higham)CrimesRank (Fence & Higham)
Waterside & Horsfield150 11,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden125 21,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge111 41,445 21,150 2
Bradley115 31,318 41,112 4
Marsden & Southfield107 51,150 5994 5
Brierfield West & Reedley79 7956 6869 6
Brierfield East & Clover Hill102 6871 7711 7
Earby & Coates57 8678 8600 8
Barnoldswick42 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge39 10495 11435 10
Barrowford & Pendleside32 11530 10433 11

Fence & Higham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Fence & Higham in July 2025

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

1. Barley Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Guide Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lane Top (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wheatley Lane Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Spenbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pendle Fields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wheatcroft Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Barrowford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Wheatley Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wheatley Lane Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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