Crime in Barrowford: statistics, rates and trends
451 crimes were recorded in Barrowford in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barrowford at a glance
- Crime trends in Barrowford
- Types of crime in Barrowford
- Barrowford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barrowford
- Streets with the most crime in Barrowford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barrowford
- Demographics of Barrowford
- Questions about crime in Barrowford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), anti-social behaviour (123) and burglary (39) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 845th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barrowford | Pendle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 451 | 9,233 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 92.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,818 | 99,777 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barrowford peaked in the year to August 2021 (570 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (436). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 451 | 66.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 449 | 65.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 467 | 68.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 436 | 63.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 461 | 67.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 570 | 83.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 549 | 80.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 469 | 68.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 505 | 74.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barrowford recorded notably more burglary (61% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (41% below) and criminal damage and arson (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 31 and burglary rose from 29 to 39, while vehicle crime fell from 25 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 148 to 123.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 24.9 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 18.0 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 39 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Barrowford; the highest is Burnley (146.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnoldswick (52.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barrowford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson (Pendle) | 3,882 | 107.9 | +63% |
| Brierfield | 1,205 | 96.6 | +46% |
| Colne | 2,469 | 122.1 | +85% |
| Burnley | 12,274 | 146.3 | +121% |
| Barnoldswick | 580 | 52.0 | -21% |
| Padiham | 1,527 | 137.7 | +108% |
| Clitheroe | 1,112 | 59.2 | -10% |
| Clayton-le-Moors | 1,139 | 113.7 | +72% |
Barrowford & Pendleside is the one area listed within Barrowford, with 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowford & Pendleside | Neighbourhood | 6,818 | 451 | 66.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Barrowford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bedford Street”, “Fountain Square” and “Mill Street” (17 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bedford Street | 17 |
| On or near Fountain Square | 17 |
| On or near Mill Street | 17 |
| On or near Sharp Street | 16 |
| On or near Bolton Grove | 13 |
| On or near Ford Street | 13 |
| On or near Carr Hall Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Holmefield Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Pinfold | 11 |
Of the 328 crimes in Barrowford with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Barrowford has an estimated population of 6,818 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barrowford average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Barrowford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barrowford a safe place to live?
Barrowford recorded 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 845th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Barrowford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Barrowford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barrowford was almost unchanged on the year before: 451 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barrowford?
About 6,818 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barrowford?
Barrowford 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.