Total Crime Rate
26.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edinburgh Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
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 Edinburgh Drive (BB5 3AR) in the last 12 months was 26.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% lower than the Immanuel average (108.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edinburgh Drive (BB5 3AR), the main crime hotspot is near Pendleton Avenue. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Immanuel| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Malvern Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dene Bank Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Acorn Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Acorn Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Acorn Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Edinburgh Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fielding Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fielding Lane | — |
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