Crime in Haslingden: statistics, rates and trends
1,234 crimes were recorded in Haslingden in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Haslingden
- Questions about crime in Haslingden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (482), anti-social behaviour (266) and criminal damage and arson (103) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 717th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Haslingden | Rossendale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,234 | 6,369 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 87.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 16,752 | 73,045 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Haslingden of any year here (1,234 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,234 | 73.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,311 | 78.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,321 | 78.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,380 | 82.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,656 | 98.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,885 | 112.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,853 | 110.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,776 | 106.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,831 | 109.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (57% below) and other theft (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 35 to 61 and public order rose from 53 to 75, while other theft fell from 85 to 55 and anti-social behaviour fell from 365 to 266.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 482 | 28.8 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 15.9 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 75 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +74% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Haslingden.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haslingden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall | 1,613 | 77.8 | +6% |
| Accrington | 5,483 | 149.9 | +103% |
| Oswaldtwistle | 1,109 | 121.6 | +65% |
| Bacup | 1,705 | 114.5 | +55% |
| Darwen | 3,013 | 102.7 | +39% |
| Clayton-le-Moors | 1,139 | 113.7 | +54% |
| Rishton | 638 | 91.0 | +24% |
| Whitworth | 624 | 98.7 | +34% |
Of the 3 areas within Haslingden, Haslingden had the highest crime rate (90.0 per 1,000) and Helmshore the lowest (36.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden | Neighbourhood | 9,409 | 847 | 90.0 |
| Greenfield & Eden | Neighbourhood | 6,463 | 400 | 61.9 |
| Helmshore | Neighbourhood | 6,173 | 228 | 36.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Haslingden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near St James Close | 22 |
| On or near Warner Street | 20 |
| On or near Ash Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Devon Crescent | 17 |
| On or near New Street | 15 |
| On or near Heys Street | 14 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 14 |
| On or near Laburnum Street | 14 |
Of the 968 crimes in Haslingden with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 266 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 409 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 7.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Haslingden has an estimated population of 16,752 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haslingden average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Haslingden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Haslingden a safe place to live?
Haslingden recorded 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 717th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haslingden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 482 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Haslingden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haslingden was down 6% on the year before: 1,234 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,311 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haslingden?
About 16,752 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haslingden?
Haslingden 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.