Crime Rates at Newton Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1DD

Newton Street area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edisford & Low Moor , and the 57th lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .

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 Newton Street (BB7 1DD) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.5% lower than the Edisford & Low Moor average (37.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Newton Street (BB7 1DD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Greenacre Street, where police recorded 25 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Petrol Station (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.