Total Crime Rate
11.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whalley Road area has the lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Netherton , and the 9th 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 Whalley Road (BB6 7UG) in the last 12 months was 11.4 per 1,000 residents and was 92.0% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whalley Road (BB6 7UG), the main crime hotspot is near Chatburn Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Netherton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chatburn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chatburn Close | Under investigation |
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