Crime Rates at Orpington Square, Burnley, BB10 2RF

Orpington Square area has the 8th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Briercliffe , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Orpington Square (BB10 2RF) in the last 12 months was 87.2 per 1,000 residents and was 30.3% higher than the Briercliffe average (66.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 48.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orpington Square (BB10 2RF), the main crime hotspot is near Beckenham Court. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.