Total Crime Rate
67.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025William Street area has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Earby & Coates , and the 127th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around William Street (BB18 6NN) in the last 12 months was 67.6 per 1,000 residents and was 51.4% higher than the Earby & Coates average (44.6 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around William Street (BB18 6NN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Goodall Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near George Street (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Earby & Coates| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Albion Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Goodall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linden Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | New Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mostyn Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Long Royd Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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