Total Crime Rate
70.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marton Drive area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay , and the 118th 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 Marton Drive (BB11 4RE) in the last 12 months was 70.4 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marton Drive (BB11 4RE), 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 | Burglary | Hood House Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Manchester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Romney Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Romney Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brentwood Avenue | — |
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