Crime Rates at Thirlmere Close, Accrington, BB5 6JQ

Thirlmere Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat , and the 72nd highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Thirlmere Close (BB5 6JQ) in the last 12 months was 171.6 per 1,000 residents and was 83.6% higher than the Huncoat average (93.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 100.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thirlmere Close (BB5 6JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Within Grove. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.