Crime in Clayton-le-Moors: statistics, rates and trends
1,139 crimes were recorded in Clayton-le-Moors in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clayton-le-Moors
- Questions about crime in Clayton-le-Moors
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (459), anti-social behaviour (242) and criminal damage and arson (94) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 228th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Clayton-le-Moors | Hyndburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,139 | 10,693 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.7 | 124.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,015 | 86,058 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clayton-le-Moors peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,635 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,066). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,139 | 113.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,066 | 106.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,210 | 120.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,233 | 123.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,576 | 157.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,635 | 163.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,457 | 145.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,209 | 120.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,332 | 133.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clayton-le-Moors recorded notably more burglary (80% above the national rate), vehicle crime (61% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (57% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (36% below) and other theft (21% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 44 to 80 and public order rose from 36 to 58, while anti-social behaviour fell from 346 to 242.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 45.8 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 242 | 24.2 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +82% |
| Burglary | 64 | 6.4 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Clayton-le-Moors; the highest is Accrington (149.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Haslingden (73.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood | 1,062 | 92.6 | -19% |
| Rishton | 638 | 91.0 | -20% |
| Accrington | 5,483 | 149.9 | +32% |
| Oswaldtwistle | 1,109 | 121.6 | +7% |
| Padiham | 1,527 | 137.7 | +21% |
| Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | 14,354 | 113.1 | -1% |
| Burnley | 12,274 | 146.3 | +29% |
| Haslingden | 1,234 | 73.7 | -35% |
Of the 2 areas within Clayton-le-Moors, Clayton-le-Moors had the highest crime rate (148.9 per 1,000) and Altham the lowest (84.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton-le-Moors | Neighbourhood | 4,573 | 681 | 148.9 |
| Altham | Neighbourhood | 5,442 | 458 | 84.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Clayton-le-Moors over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oak Street” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oak Street | 43 |
| On or near Canal Street | 42 |
| On or near Cross Street | 30 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 29 |
| On or near Pickup Street | 29 |
| On or near Devonshire Drive | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Alma Street | 23 |
| On or near A680 | 22 |
| On or near Barnes Square | 22 |
Of the 897 crimes in Clayton-le-Moors with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 242 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Clayton-le-Moors has an estimated population of 10,015 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clayton-le-Moors average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Clayton-le-Moors | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Clayton-le-Moors a safe place to live?
Clayton-le-Moors recorded 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 228th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Clayton-le-Moors?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (242).
Is crime in Clayton-le-Moors going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clayton-le-Moors was up 7% on the year before: 1,139 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,066 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clayton-le-Moors?
About 10,015 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clayton-le-Moors?
Clayton-le-Moors 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.