Total Crime Rate
47.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Red Lees Road area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Briercliffe , and the 66th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Red Lees Road (BB10 4RD) in the last 12 months was 47.6 per 1,000 residents and was 28.8% 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 6 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 ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Red Lees Road (BB10 4RD), the main crime hotspot is near Richmond Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Briercliffe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Richmond Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Richmond Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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