Crime Rate in Waterside & Horsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterside & Horsfield

The total recorded crimes in Waterside & Horsfield, Pendle, UK in May 2025 are around 146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterside & Horsfield crime rate of 7.36 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 Waterside & Horsfield, encompassing approximately 19,835 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Waterside & Horsfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colne with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Dent Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is Waterside & Horsfield?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Waterside & Horsfield reported a higher crime volume than the Pendle average, with 1,370 crimes compared to 923. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waterside & Horsfield witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

    • In 2023, Waterside & Horsfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pendle average, with 1,237 crimes compared to 780. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waterside & Horsfield witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pendle, Waterside & Horsfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Waterside & Horsfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Waterside & Horsfield has recorded 146 crimes with crime rate of 7.36 ranking 1th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Waterside & Horsfield crimes were 1,370. The crime rate of Waterside & Horsfield in 2024 was 69.07 (year) or 5.76 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waterside & Horsfield were around 1,237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.36 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waterside & Horsfield)CrimesRank (Waterside & Horsfield)CrimesRank (Waterside & Horsfield)
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 & Higham14 12134 12122 12

Waterside & Horsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 496 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202524
March 202531
February 202520
January 202530
December 202428
November 202442
October 202440
September 202421
August 202443
July 202438
June 202488
May 202441

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 202514
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202538
March 202540
February 202544
January 202537
December 202433
November 202437
October 202428
September 202423
August 202446
July 202439
June 202452
May 202438

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20244

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 202415

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations Waterside & Horsfield in May 2025

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

1. Colne (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Dent Street (Map)
Total11
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Elm Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cliff Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Pendlemist View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Laithe Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Clayton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Rutland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. New Bath Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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