Crime in Clayton-le-Moors: statistics, rates and trends
1,153 crimes were recorded in Clayton-le-Moors in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clayton-le-Moors at a glance
- Crime trends in Clayton-le-Moors
- Types of crime in Clayton-le-Moors
- Clayton-le-Moors compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Clayton-le-Moors
- Streets with the most crime in Clayton-le-Moors
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clayton-le-Moors
- Population and deprivation in Clayton-le-Moors
- Questions about crime in Clayton-le-Moors
- About this data
1,153 crimes were recorded in Clayton-le-Moors in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 455 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Clayton-le-Moors has the 214th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clayton-le-Moors | Hyndburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,153 | 10,835 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.1 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,015 | 86,058 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clayton-le-Moors was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,627 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,064). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,153 | 115.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,064 | 106.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,209 | 120.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,248 | 124.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,601 | 159.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,627 | 162.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,403 | 140.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,244 | 124.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,330 | 132.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clayton-le-Moors 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 vehicle crime (+74%) and public order (+42%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 455 | 45.4 | 1.33 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 26.7 | 1.74 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 9.6 | 1.41 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 8.2 | 1.66 | +74% |
| Burglary | 62 | 6.2 | 1.75 | +24% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +42% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +4% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.2 | 1.51 | +7% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.23 | +100% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clayton-le-Moors
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clayton-le-Moors
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clayton-le-Moors
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clayton-le-Moors
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clayton-le-Moors
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clayton-le-Moors
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clayton-le-Moors
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clayton-le-Moors
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clayton-le-Moors
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clayton-le-Moors
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clayton-le-Moors
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clayton-le-Moors
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clayton-le-Moors
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clayton-le-Moors recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clayton-le-Moors
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clayton-le-Moors 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Clayton-le-Moors, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clayton-le-Moors.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood | 1,101 | 96.0 | -17% |
| Rishton | 662 | 94.4 | -18% |
| Accrington | 5,517 | 150.8 | +31% |
| Oswaldtwistle | 1,120 | 122.8 | +7% |
| Padiham | 1,549 | 139.7 | +21% |
| Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | 14,478 | 114.1 | -1% |
| Burnley | 12,326 | 147.0 | +28% |
| Haslingden | 1,231 | 73.5 | -36% |
2 areas within Clayton-le-Moors, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Clayton-le-Moors had the highest rate (145.6 per 1,000) and Altham the lowest (89.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton-le-Moors | Neighbourhood | 4,573 | 666 | 145.6 |
| Altham | Neighbourhood | 5,442 | 487 | 89.5 |
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 Clayton-le-Moors over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canal Street | 40 |
| On or near Oak Street | 39 |
| On or near Cross Street | 34 |
| On or near Lancaster Drive | 31 |
| On or near Pickup Street | 30 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 28 |
| On or near Devonshire Drive | 26 |
| On or near Read Street | 24 |
| On or near Whinney Hill Road | 24 |
| On or near Alma Street | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clayton-le-Moors 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 | 381 | 33.0% |
| Not recorded | 267 | 23.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 7.5% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Clayton-le-Moors has an estimated population of 10,015. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clayton-le-Moors sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.3% |
Is Clayton-le-Moors a safe place to live?
Clayton-le-Moors recorded 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Clayton-le-Moors?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (267).
Is crime in Clayton-le-Moors going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clayton-le-Moors was up 8% on the year before: 1,153 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,064 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clayton-le-Moors?
Clayton-le-Moors 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 Clayton-le-Moors. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.