Crime Rates at Atkinson Street, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 2JE

Atkinson Street area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Briercliffe , and the 14th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .

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 Atkinson Street (BB10 2JE) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower than the Briercliffe average (66.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Atkinson Street (BB10 2JE), the main crime hotspot is near Hallam Street. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.