Crime Rates at Romford Street, Burnley, BB12 8AF

Romford Street area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow , and the 49th 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 Romford Street (BB12 8AF) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 66.6% lower than the Gannow average (120.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Romford Street (BB12 8AF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ivory Street, where police recorded 34 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lark Street (19 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.