Crime in Rishton: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Rishton in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (287), anti-social behaviour (109) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 458th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rishton | Hyndburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 638 | 10,693 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.0 | 124.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,009 | 86,058 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rishton of any year here (638 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 638 | 91.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 863 | 123.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 804 | 114.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 767 | 109.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 791 | 112.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 828 | 118.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 855 | 122.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 836 | 119.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 862 | 123.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rishton recorded notably more other crime (75% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (20% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 36 and public order rose from 26 to 38, while anti-social behaviour fell from 267 to 109 and criminal damage and arson fell from 110 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 40.9 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 15.6 | 15.4 | -59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -51% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Rishton; the highest is Accrington (149.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Haslingden (73.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rishton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Harwood | 1,062 | 92.6 | +2% |
| Clayton-le-Moors | 1,139 | 113.7 | +25% |
| Oswaldtwistle | 1,109 | 121.6 | +34% |
| Accrington | 5,483 | 149.9 | +65% |
| Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | 14,354 | 113.1 | +24% |
| Padiham | 1,527 | 137.7 | +51% |
| Darwen | 3,013 | 102.7 | +13% |
| Haslingden | 1,234 | 73.7 | -19% |
Rishton is the one area listed within Rishton, with 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishton | Neighbourhood | 7,009 | 638 | 91.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Rishton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Street” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Street | 45 |
| On or near Sidebeet Lane | 37 |
| On or near Shuttleworth Street | 29 |
| On or near Sands Road | 24 |
| On or near Westwood Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Edward Street | 19 |
| On or near Mary Street | 17 |
| On or near Stourton Street | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 14 |
Of the 529 crimes in Rishton with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Rishton has an estimated population of 7,009 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rishton average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rishton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Rishton a safe place to live?
Rishton recorded 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 458th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Rishton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Rishton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rishton was down 26% on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rishton?
About 7,009 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rishton?
Rishton 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.