Total Crime Rate
7.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bents area has the lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge , and the 5th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
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 Bents (BB8 7AB) in the last 12 months was 7.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.4% lower than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average (51.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -90.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -92.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 355.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bents (BB8 7AB), the main crime hotspot is near Standroyd Drive. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boulsworth & Foulridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Standroyd Drive | Under investigation |
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