Crime Rates at Russell Place, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7JW

Russell Place area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton , and the 86th 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 Russell Place (BB6 7JW) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 57.9% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russell Place (BB6 7JW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Town Hall Street, where police recorded 34 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Nowell Street (26 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.