Total Crime Rate
46.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dorset Drive area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel , and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dorset Drive (BB1 2DL) in the last 12 months was 46.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% lower than the Immanuel average (108.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dorset Drive (BB1 2DL), the main crime hotspot is near Lyndhurst Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Immanuel| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rutland Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B6234 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorset Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Oswald'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Grove | Under investigation |
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