Total Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hawthorn Gardens area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham , and the 12th 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 Hawthorn Gardens (BB5 5WL) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% lower than the Altham average (91.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 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 Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hawthorn Gardens (BB5 5WL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Canal Way, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sefton Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Altham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Clayton Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Burnley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canal Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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