Total Crime Rate
40.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Manchester Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Barnoldswick , and the 65th 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 Manchester Road (BB18 5HQ) in the last 12 months was 40.1 per 1,000 residents and was 46.0% lower than the Barnoldswick average (74.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Manchester Road (BB18 5HQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Dales. Police recorded 1 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnoldswick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lane Bottom | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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