Total Crime Rate
57.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vandyck Avenue area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay , and the 92nd 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 Vandyck Avenue (BB11 5HQ) in the last 12 months was 57.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.6% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vandyck Avenue (BB11 5HQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Buttercross Close, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Helm Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Coal Clough with Deerplay| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Plane Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Buttercross Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vandyck Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Eaves Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Mellor Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Micklehurst Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Helm Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Helm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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