Crime in Hyndburn: statistics, rates and trends

10,835 crimes were recorded in Hyndburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,159 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Hyndburn has the 37th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hyndburn was highest in the year to July 2021 (13,201 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (10,835). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hyndburn over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+85%) and vehicle crime (+28%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hyndburn

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hyndburn recorded 4,159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hyndburn

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hyndburn recorded 2,415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hyndburn

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hyndburn recorded 776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hyndburn

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hyndburn recorded 685 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hyndburn

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hyndburn recorded 588 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hyndburn

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hyndburn recorded 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hyndburn

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hyndburn recorded 532 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hyndburn

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hyndburn recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hyndburn

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hyndburn recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hyndburn

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hyndburn recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hyndburn

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hyndburn recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hyndburn

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hyndburn recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hyndburn

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hyndburn recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hyndburn

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hyndburn recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Hyndburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hyndburn.

23 areas within Hyndburn, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Barnfield had the highest rate (244.6 per 1,000) and Baxenden the lowest (44.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hyndburn over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hyndburn over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Hyndburn has an estimated population of 86,058. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hyndburn sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hyndburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.