Total Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fernbank Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Barnoldswick , and the 19th 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 Fernbank Avenue (BB18 5JW) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 72.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fernbank Avenue (BB18 5JW), the main crime hotspot is near Richmond Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 | Richmond Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brogden View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carr Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carr Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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