Crime in Haslingden: statistics, rates and trends
1,231 crimes were recorded in Haslingden in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Haslingden at a glance
- Crime trends in Haslingden
- Types of crime in Haslingden
- Haslingden compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Haslingden
- Streets with the most crime in Haslingden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haslingden
- Population and deprivation in Haslingden
- Questions about crime in Haslingden
- About this data
1,231 crimes were recorded in Haslingden in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 471 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Haslingden has the 718th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haslingden | Rossendale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,231 | 6,452 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 88.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 16,752 | 73,045 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haslingden was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,918 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,231). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 1,231 | 73.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,310 | 78.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,350 | 80.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,385 | 82.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,656 | 98.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,918 | 114.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,817 | 108.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,847 | 110.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,767 | 105.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 113 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haslingden 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 (+72%) and drugs (+36%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 274 | 16.4 | 1.07 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +16% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +15% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +72% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.0 | 0.84 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +11% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.3 | 0.69 | +36% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.1 | 1.02 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Haslingden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haslingden recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haslingden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haslingden recorded 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haslingden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haslingden recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haslingden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haslingden recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haslingden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haslingden recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haslingden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haslingden recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haslingden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haslingden recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haslingden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haslingden recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haslingden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haslingden recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haslingden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haslingden recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haslingden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haslingden recorded 12 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 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haslingden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haslingden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Haslingden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haslingden recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Haslingden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haslingden.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haslingden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall | 1,658 | 80.0 | +9% |
| Accrington | 5,517 | 150.8 | +105% |
| Oswaldtwistle | 1,120 | 122.8 | +67% |
| Bacup | 1,735 | 116.6 | +59% |
| Darwen | 3,076 | 104.9 | +43% |
| Clayton-le-Moors | 1,153 | 115.1 | +57% |
| Rishton | 662 | 94.4 | +29% |
| Whitworth | 629 | 99.5 | +35% |
3 areas within Haslingden, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Haslingden had the highest rate (90.6 per 1,000) and Helmshore the lowest (36.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden | Neighbourhood | 9,409 | 852 | 90.6 |
| Greenfield & Eden | Neighbourhood | 6,463 | 417 | 64.5 |
| Helmshore | Neighbourhood | 6,173 | 225 | 36.4 |
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 Haslingden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near St James Close | 20 |
| On or near Ash Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Myrtle Grove | 19 |
| On or near Warner Street | 19 |
| On or near Devon Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Salisbury Street | 16 |
| On or near Blackburn Road | 14 |
| On or near Church Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haslingden 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 | 409 | 33.2% |
| Not recorded | 274 | 22.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 7.7% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.5% |
Haslingden has an estimated population of 16,752. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haslingden sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haslingden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.0% |
Is Haslingden a safe place to live?
Haslingden recorded 73.5 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 Haslingden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (274).
Is crime in Haslingden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haslingden was down 6% on the year before: 1,231 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,310 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haslingden?
Haslingden 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 Haslingden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.