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Crime in Oswaldtwistle

Oswaldtwistle had 997 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 136.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 21 Hyndburn areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Hyndburn area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

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136.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
10 of 21Hyndburn rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common382 in 3 months

Month by month

303 Apr 334 May 335 Jun 353 Jul 340 Aug 304 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Oswaldtwistle. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence38238%
anti-social behaviour17217%
criminal damage848%
theft667%
shoplifting646%
vehicle crime626%
public order586%
burglary333%

Oswaldtwistle against Hyndburn

TypeOswaldtwistle per 1,000Middle Hyndburn areaChange
Violence52.552.5▲ 1%
Burglary4.54.1▼ 3%
Vehicle crime8.58.2▼ 3%
Anti-social behaviour23.621.4▼ 4%
Theft and robbery10.89.1▲ 34%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Alleytroyds174.2▲ 1%
Broadfield164.6▲ 3%
Little Moor End153.6▲ 7%
Scaitcliffe149.1▲ 12%
Oswaldtwistle136.9▲ 3%
Stanhill47.5▼ 5%
West End42.2▼ 25%
See every Hyndburn area ranked on the crime in Hyndburn page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Oswaldtwistle a safe area?

Oswaldtwistle had about 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 10 of 21 Hyndburn areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Oswaldtwistle?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (382), followed by anti-social behaviour (172) and criminal damage (84).