Crime Rates at Westwell Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7AE

Westwell Street area has the 6th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton , and the 41st 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 Westwell Street (BB6 7AE) in the last 12 months was 232.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% higher than the Netherton average (143.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 116.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 56.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westwell Street (BB6 7AE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 39 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St John'S Street (28 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.