Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lodgeside area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham , and the 14th 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 Lodgeside (BB5 5TQ) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% lower than the Altham average (91.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lodgeside (BB5 5TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Street. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 19 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 | Vehicle crime | Rishton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Willow Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Freshfield Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Freshfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Riverside View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riverside View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cross Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cross Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cross Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cross Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crowther Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chapel Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chapel Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chapel Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Branch Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ox Hey | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dryden Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Owen Court | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oakfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | James Street | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alma Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | James Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bayley Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fort Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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