Crime in Barnoldswick: statistics, rates and trends
588 crimes were recorded in Barnoldswick in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Barnoldswick
- Questions about crime in Barnoldswick
- About this data
588 crimes were recorded in Barnoldswick in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barnoldswick has the 1,114th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnoldswick | Pendle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 588 | 9,393 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.7 | 94.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,157 | 99,777 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnoldswick was highest in the year to July 2021 (904 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (588). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 588 | 52.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 770 | 69.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 655 | 58.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 858 | 76.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 817 | 73.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 904 | 81.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 858 | 76.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 670 | 60.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 731 | 65.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnoldswick 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+38%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 20.2 | 0.59 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 12.6 | 0.82 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -35% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +38% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -20% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.68 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +167% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 0.08 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barnoldswick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnoldswick recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barnoldswick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnoldswick recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnoldswick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnoldswick recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnoldswick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnoldswick recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnoldswick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnoldswick recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barnoldswick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnoldswick recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnoldswick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnoldswick recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnoldswick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnoldswick recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnoldswick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnoldswick recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barnoldswick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnoldswick recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnoldswick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnoldswick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barnoldswick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barnoldswick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barnoldswick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barnoldswick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Barnoldswick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnoldswick.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnoldswick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne | 2,565 | 126.9 | +141% |
| Barrowford | 437 | 64.1 | +22% |
| Nelson (Pendle) | 3,946 | 109.7 | +108% |
| Brierfield | 1,222 | 98.0 | +86% |
| Skipton | 1,221 | 76.9 | +46% |
| Burnley | 12,326 | 147.0 | +179% |
| Clitheroe | 1,121 | 59.7 | +13% |
| Steeton | 397 | 74.8 | +42% |
1 areas within Barnoldswick, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Barnoldswick had the highest rate (55.1 per 1,000) and Barnoldswick the lowest (55.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | Neighbourhood | 8,309 | 458 | 55.1 |
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 Barnoldswick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Railway Street | 32 |
| On or near Station Road | 30 |
| On or near Kelbrook Road | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near St James' Square | 18 |
| On or near Frank Street | 11 |
| On or near Salterforth Lane | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near B6383 | 10 |
| On or near Back Chapel Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnoldswick 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 141 | 24.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 7.3% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
Barnoldswick has an estimated population of 11,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnoldswick sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnoldswick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Barnoldswick a safe place to live?
Barnoldswick recorded 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barnoldswick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Barnoldswick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnoldswick was down 24% on the year before: 588 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnoldswick?
Barnoldswick is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Barnoldswick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.