Crime falls in Pendle after latest figures released by Lancashire Police
The latest crime figures for Pendle show a 28% fall in vehicle crime, an 11% decrease in theft offences and a 6% drop in burglary, according to Lancashire Police's quarterly report.
Burglary, vehicle crime and theft have all fallen in Pendle, according to the latest figures presented to Pendle Community Safety Partnership.
At its meeting on Monday 19 October, the Partnership received Lancashire Police’s quarterly crime and anti-social behaviour report covering July to September 2026.
Chief Inspector Phil Brown of the Pendle and Ribble Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The figures show that overall recorded crime in Pendle remained broadly stable, with 1,825 offences, representing a 1% increase compared to the same period last year.
“However, we have seen significant reductions across several key categories. Vehicle crime fell by 28%, theft offences decreased by 11%, burglary was down by 6%, and arson and criminal damage reduced by 18% compared with the same period in 2025. Sexual offences, robbery, possession of weapons and miscellaneous crimes also declined.”
Despite these positive trends, violence against the person remains the largest contributor to crime in Pendle, rising by 12% compared with the previous year.
Inspector Grey added: “Domestic abuse-related offences rose by 3%, highlighting the continued importance of supporting victims and tackling offending behaviour. There were 437 reports of anti-social behaviour between July and September 2026, up from 377 in the previous quarter. However, this remains more than 50% lower than the same period last year.”
The Partnership noted that the year-on-year reduction in anti-social behaviour figures is partly influenced by changes in recording practices.
They were also advised that the increase compared with the previous quarter reflects the seasonal trend usually experienced during the summer months.
Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Chair of Pendle Community Safety Partnership, said: "These figures demonstrate that the work being carried out by partners across Pendle is making a real difference, particularly in reducing burglary, vehicle crime and theft. While these reductions are welcome, we recognise that any increase in violence, domestic abuse or anti-social behaviour is a concern.
“Through joint working with Lancashire Police, Pendle Borough Council and other partner agencies, we’re continuing to focus our efforts on protecting vulnerable people, supporting victims and addressing the root causes of offending behaviour. We encourage residents to continue reporting crime and anti-social behaviour so that partners can identify trends, target resources effectively and help keep our communities safe."