Crime Rate in Whitefield & Walverden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitefield & Walverden

The total recorded crimes in Whitefield & Walverden, Pendle, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitefield & Walverden crime rate of 3.43 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 Whitefield & Walverden, encompassing approximately 36,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Whitefield & Walverden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kendal Street with total crimes: 12
  • Lomeshaye Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ripon Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Whitefield & Walverden?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Whitefield & Walverden reported a higher crime volume than the Pendle average, with 1,541 crimes compared to 923. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitefield & Walverden witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

    • In 2023, Whitefield & Walverden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pendle average, with 1,137 crimes compared to 780. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whitefield & Walverden witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitefield & Walverden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitefield & Walverden has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Whitefield & Walverden crimes were 1,541. The crime rate of Whitefield & Walverden in 2024 was 42.25 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitefield & Walverden were around 1,137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.17 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitefield & Walverden)CrimesRank (Whitefield & Walverden)CrimesRank (Whitefield & Walverden)
Waterside & Horsfield150 11,370 31,237 1
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

Whitefield & Walverden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202539
May 202542
April 202529
March 202539
February 202530
January 202528
December 202429
November 202430
October 202441
September 202443
August 202446

A total of 484 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202529
May 202539
April 202536
March 202536
February 202538
January 202531
December 202425
November 202439
October 202456
September 202457
August 202456

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 202513
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 20244
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 202510
January 202512
December 202417
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whitefield & Walverden in July 2025

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

1. Kendal Street (Map)
Total12
Burglary2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Lomeshaye Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
3. Ripon Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rupert Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Booth Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Back Scotland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
7. Carradice Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Portland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
9. Kiln Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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