Crime Rates at Nelson Street, Accrington, BB5 2HQ

Nelson Street area has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield , and the 7th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .

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 Nelson Street (BB5 2HQ) in the last 12 months was 533.3 per 1,000 residents and was 75.5% higher than the Barnfield average (304.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 53 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 46 (≈ 191.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nelson Street (BB5 2HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 137 crimes here, including 47 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.