Total Crime Rate
31.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burwen Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay , and the 28th 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 Burwen Close (BB11 4QY) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 81.3% lower than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average (166.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burwen Close (BB11 4QY), the main crime hotspot is near Marton Drive. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coal Clough with Deerplay| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Plane Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Helm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Helm Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vandyck Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Micklehurst Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Westbourne Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Mellor Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pasturegate | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Eaves Avenue | Under investigation |
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