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Crime in Rishton

Rishton had 662 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 130.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 21 Hyndburn areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Hyndburn area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

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130.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 21Hyndburn rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common291 in 3 months

Month by month

213 Mar 194 Apr 200 May 259 Jun 205 Jul 198 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29144%
anti-social behaviour11818%
criminal damage629%
public order558%
theft315%
burglary223%
vehicle crime193%
shoplifting183%

Rishton against Hyndburn

TypeRishton per 1,000Middle Hyndburn areaChange
Violence57.457.3▲ 12%
Burglary4.34.7▼ 27%
Vehicle crime3.76.6▼ 49%
Anti-social behaviour23.322.9▲ 30%
Theft and robbery7.97.9▼ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dill Hall146.8▼ 6%
Church145.4▲ 10%
Rishton130.5▲ 9%
Clayton-le-Moors125.9▲ 7%
Great Harwood109.1▲ 8%
West End54.8▼ 2%
Stanhill53.9▲ 5%
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 Rishton a safe area?

Rishton had about 130.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 21 Hyndburn areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rishton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (291), followed by anti-social behaviour (118) and criminal damage (62).