Total Crime Rate
21.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wheatley Lane Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Barrowford & Pendleside , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
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 Wheatley Lane Road (BB12 9QA) in the last 12 months was 21.8 per 1,000 residents and was 66.3% lower than the Barrowford & Pendleside average (64.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Wheatley Lane Road (BB12 9QA), the main crime hotspot is near Barrowford Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barrowford & Pendleside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrowford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barrowford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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