Crime in Barnoldswick: statistics, rates and trends
580 crimes were recorded in Barnoldswick in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barnoldswick at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnoldswick
- Types of crime in Barnoldswick
- Barnoldswick compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barnoldswick
- Streets with the most crime in Barnoldswick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnoldswick
- Demographics of Barnoldswick
- Questions about crime in Barnoldswick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (237), anti-social behaviour (130) and criminal damage and arson (52) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,112th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barnoldswick | Pendle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 580 | 9,233 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 92.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,157 | 99,777 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Barnoldswick of any year here (580 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 580 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 770 | 69.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 663 | 59.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 813 | 72.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 856 | 76.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 872 | 78.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 879 | 78.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 675 | 60.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 726 | 65.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (63% below) and public order (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 35, while anti-social behaviour fell from 267 to 130 and criminal damage and arson fell from 81 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 21.2 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 11.7 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +40% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Barnoldswick.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnoldswick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne | 2,469 | 122.1 | +135% |
| Barrowford | 451 | 66.1 | +27% |
| Nelson (Pendle) | 3,882 | 107.9 | +108% |
| Brierfield | 1,205 | 96.6 | +86% |
| Skipton | 1,217 | 76.6 | +47% |
| Burnley | 12,274 | 146.3 | +181% |
| Clitheroe | 1,112 | 59.2 | +14% |
| Steeton | 401 | 75.6 | +45% |
Barnoldswick is the one area listed within Barnoldswick, with 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | Neighbourhood | 8,309 | 452 | 54.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Barnoldswick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Railway Street” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Railway Street | 33 |
| On or near Station Road | 29 |
| On or near Kelbrook Road | 20 |
| On or near St James' Square | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Carr Road | 11 |
| On or near Frank Street | 11 |
| On or near B6383 | 10 |
| On or near Ellis Street | 10 |
| On or near Powell Street | 10 |
Of the 450 crimes in Barnoldswick with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 3.8% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Barnoldswick has an estimated population of 11,157 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnoldswick average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Barnoldswick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnoldswick a safe place to live?
Barnoldswick recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,112th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barnoldswick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Barnoldswick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnoldswick was down 25% on the year before: 580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnoldswick?
About 11,157 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnoldswick?
Barnoldswick is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.