Padiham Crime Overview
Padiham is among the top 20 safest small towns in Lancashire, and is the 70th most dangerous overall out of Lancashire's 241 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Padiham in 2020 was 45 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lancashire's overall crime rate, coming in 60% lower than the Lancashire rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Padiham is the 323rd safest small town, and the 3,621st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Padiham was the worst small town in Lancashire for theft from the person, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2017 was also a bad month for Padiham residents, when it was Lancashire's most dangerous small town for bicycle theft, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.30 per 1,000 residents. Padiham recorded 2 reports of robbery during June 2015, making its crime rate of 0.20 the worst small town for robbery in Lancashire that month.
The most common crimes in Padiham are violence and sexual offences, with 223 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 22. This is 22% higher than 2019's figure of 174 offences and a difference of 4.84 from 2019's crime rate of 17. Padiham's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Padiham to other towns and cities
See how Padiham shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Padiham and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Padiham Crime Map
Crime in Padiham Compared To Lancashire
Summary of Crimes in Padiham This Year
| Padiham | Lancashire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 326 | 32.16 | 88,466 | 58.63 | 82% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.20 | 867 | 0.57 | 185% safer |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.04 | 7,491 | 4.96 | 23% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 73 | 7.20 | 13,628 | 9.03 | 25% safer |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.18 | 2,486 | 1.65 | 40% safer |
| Other Crime | 16 | 1.58 | 2,591 | 1.72 | 9% safer |
| Other Theft | 21 | 2.07 | 9,770 | 6.48 | 213% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.39 | 989 | 0.66 | 69% safer |
| Public Order | 29 | 2.86 | 8,094 | 5.36 | 87% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.30 | 752 | 0.50 | 67% safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.69 | 5,411 | 3.59 | 420% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.20 | 555 | 0.37 | 85% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 25 | 2.47 | 6,257 | 4.15 | 68% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 223 | 22.00 | 50,363 | 33.38 | 52% safer |
Padiham Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 722 | 36.06 | 25% safer |
| Clitheroe | 653 | 39.21 | 15% safer |
| Longridge | 328 | 39.93 | 13% safer |
| Up Holland | 304 | 40.22 | 12% safer |
| Barnoldswick | 464 | 43.51 | 3.8% safer |
| Padiham | 458 | 45.18 | - |
| Kirkham | 384 | 48.92 | 8% more dangerous |
| Coppull | 435 | 51.97 | 13% more dangerous |
| Heysham | 869 | 52.91 | 15% more dangerous |
| Whitworth | 429 | 54.41 | 17% more dangerous |
| Cleveleys | 595 | 55.40 | 18% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Padiham
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Padiham
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Villiers Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Green Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Green Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Green Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Burns Street | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near King Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Back Albert Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Veevers Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Melbourne Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Hargrove Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Coniston Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Berkeley Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Meadway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Drugs | On or near Hargrove Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Hargrove Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Norfolk Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Beech Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Drugs | On or near Russell Terrace | Local resolution |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Blackburn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Burglary | On or near Wheat Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Padiham Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 22 | 18 | 32 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.59 | 0.39 | 0.20 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 8 | 5 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 0.69 | 1.1 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.2 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.10 | - | 0.20 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 0.99 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.30 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.30 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.69 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.30 | 0.20 | - | 0.20 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 24 | 17 | 22 | Getting worse |
Changes In Padiham's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Padiham to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Padiham | 45.18 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 33% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 42% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 46% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 47% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 48% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 54% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 56% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 58% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 66% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 67% more dangerous |
Crime in Padiham During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Padiham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Padiham saw a 254% increase in anti-social behaviour. Padiham saw a large fall in burglary during May, when it fell by 83% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +54% | +224% | +121% | +254% | +10% | +48% | +60% | +113% | +210% | - |
| Burglary | -20% | +200% | -83% | +100% | +25% | +100% | - | -20% | +100% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -60% | +20% | -25% | +67% | +18% | -40% | - | +125% | +25% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | -25% | +200% | - |
| Other Theft | +100% | - | -50% | +100% | -50% | -50% | -67% | -50% | +50% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -33% | -50% | -25% | +50% | +33% | +100% | +50% | - | - | +100% |
| Shoplifting | -50% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -67% | +200% | -33% | - | -50% | +50% | +50% | - | - | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +163% | +10% | +73% | +13% | +37% | +65% | -30% | +40% | +76% | +18% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Padiham
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The most common crimes in Padiham are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Padiham?
Padiham's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021