Total Crime Rate
59.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maple Crescent area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rishton , and the 82nd 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 Maple Crescent (BB1 4RJ) in the last 12 months was 59.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.3% lower than the Rishton average (126.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maple Crescent (BB1 4RJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clarke Street, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Albert Street (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rishton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Eachill Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walmsley Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Henry Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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