Total Crime Rate
138.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Atlas Street area has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham , and the 99th 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 Atlas Street (BB5 5LW) in the last 12 months was 138.1 per 1,000 residents and was 51.0% higher than the Altham average (91.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 52.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Atlas Street (BB5 5LW), the main crime hotspot is near Read Street. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Altham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sydney Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sydney Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Frank Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Brisbane Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jubilee Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whinfield Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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