Crime Rate in Waterside & Horsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterside & Horsfield

The total recorded crimes in Waterside & Horsfield, Pendle, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterside & Horsfield crime rate of 7.56 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (37.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
Waterside & Horsfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colne with total crimes: 8
  • Cross Street West with total crimes: 7
  • Vincent Street with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Waterside & Horsfield has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 7.56 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waterside & Horsfield)CrimesRank (Waterside & Horsfield)CrimesRank (Waterside & Horsfield)
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 & Higham15 12134 12122 12

Waterside & Horsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202528
May 202550
April 202524
March 202531
February 202520
January 202530
December 202428
November 202442
October 202440
September 202421
August 202443

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20256
May 202515
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 202514
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202535
May 202544
April 202538
March 202540
February 202544
January 202537
December 202433
November 202437
October 202428
September 202423
August 202446

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Waterside & Horsfield in July 2025

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

1. Colne (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cross Street West (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Vincent Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Varley Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oak Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Smith Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Back Albert Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Bold Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Post Office Yard (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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