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Crime in Barnoldswick

Barnoldswick had 133 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 14 Pendle areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Pendle area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

BB18, Pendle · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barnoldswick

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40.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 14Pendle rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common69 in 3 months

Month by month

63 Mar 46 Apr 47 May 42 Jun 47 Jul 44 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6952%
anti-social behaviour1511%
public order108%
shoplifting86%
criminal damage75%
theft65%
robbery43%
other crime43%

Barnoldswick against Pendle

TypeBarnoldswick per 1,000Middle Pendle areaChange
Violence21.226▼ 8%
Burglary0.93.6–
Vehicle crime0.93.6–
Anti-social behaviour4.613.8▼ 46%
Theft and robbery3.74.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Foulridge78.3▲ 62%
Earby59.9▲ 22%
Sough47.8▲ 48%
Barnoldswick40.9▼ 15%
See every Pendle area ranked on the crime in Pendle page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barnoldswick a safe area?

Barnoldswick had about 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 14 Pendle areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barnoldswick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (69), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and public order (10).