Crime Rates at Brigsteer Close, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5GE

Brigsteer Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Altham , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 268 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 Brigsteer Close (BB5 5GE) in the last 12 months was 38.1 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower than the Altham average (91.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Brigsteer Close (BB5 5GE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Charles Street, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Silverdale Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.