Crime Rates at Washington Street, Accrington, BB5 6PH

Washington Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat , and the 24th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Washington Street (BB5 6PH) in the last 12 months was 301.2 per 1,000 residents and was 222.2% 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 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 45 (≈ 173.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 72.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Washington Street (BB5 6PH), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 80 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.