Crime Rates at Perth Street, Accrington, BB5 0QL

Perth Street area has the 10th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield , and the 35th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Perth Street (BB5 0QL) in the last 12 months was 247.4 per 1,000 residents and was 18.6% lower than the Barnfield average (304.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 123.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 84.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Perth Street (BB5 0QL), the main crime hotspot is near Perth Street. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.