Crime Rates at Towneley Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6LP

Towneley Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Altham , and the 59th lowest crime rate of 268 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 Towneley Avenue (BB5 6LP) in the last 12 months was 51.3 per 1,000 residents and was 44.2% lower than the Altham average (91.8 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -20.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Towneley Avenue (BB5 6LP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lower Gate Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Highergate Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.