Total Crime Rate
64.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whalley Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham , and the 87th 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 Whalley Road (BB5 5SB) in the last 12 months was 64.2 per 1,000 residents and was 29.8% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 32.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whalley Road (BB5 5SB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chestnut Grove, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodland Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Altham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chestnut Grove | — |
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