Crime Rate in Whitefield & Walverden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitefield & Walverden

The total recorded crimes in Whitefield & Walverden, Pendle, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Whitefield & Walverden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Street with total crimes: 8
  • Kendal Street with total crimes: 8
  • Kensington Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Whitefield & Walverden has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitefield & Walverden)CrimesRank (Whitefield & Walverden)CrimesRank (Whitefield & Walverden)
Waterside & Horsfield146 11,370 31,237 1
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

Whitefield & Walverden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 500 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202529
March 202539
February 202530
January 202528
December 202429
November 202430
October 202441
September 202443
August 202446
July 202441
June 202478
May 202424

A total of 544 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202536
March 202536
February 202538
January 202531
December 202425
November 202439
October 202456
September 202457
August 202456
July 202430
June 202468
May 202433

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202513
February 202510
January 202510
December 202411
November 20244
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 202510
January 202512
December 202417
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202420
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Whitefield & Walverden in May 2025

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

1. Bond Street (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Kendal Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Kensington Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lomeshaye Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Stanley Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Napier Street (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawarden Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Hargreaves Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bishop Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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