Crime Rates at Westgate, Barnoldswick, BB18 5QF

Westgate area has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Barnoldswick , and the 87th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Westgate (BB18 5QF) in the last 12 months was 118.6 per 1,000 residents and was 92.5% higher than the Barnoldswick average (61.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 50.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westgate (BB18 5QF), the main crime hotspot is near St James' Square. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.