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Crime in Barrowford

Barrowford had 241 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 104.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 14 Pendle areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 74% above the middle Pendle area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

BB9, Pendle · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barrowford

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104.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 14Pendle rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 53 Apr 76 May 75 Jun 84 Jul 82 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barrowford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9539%
anti-social behaviour4920%
shoplifting156%
public order146%
criminal damage146%
drugs135%
theft115%
vehicle crime115%

Barrowford against Pendle

TypeBarrowford per 1,000Middle Pendle areaChange
Violence41.226▲ 13%
Burglary3.93.6–
Vehicle crime4.83.6▼ 39%
Anti-social behaviour21.213.8▲ 53%
Theft and robbery5.24.5▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colne135.3▼ 8%
Brierfield112.5▲ 2%
Nelson112.3▼ 6%
Barrowford104.5▲ 22%
Wheatley Lane42.9▼ 6%
Blacko12.2–
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 Barrowford a safe area?

Barrowford had about 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 14 Pendle areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barrowford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (95), followed by anti-social behaviour (49) and shoplifting (15).