Crime Rates at Cotton Tree Lane, Colne, BB8 7BA

Cotton Tree Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Cotton Tree Lane (BB8 7BA) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% lower than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average (50.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -38.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cotton Tree Lane (BB8 7BA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A6068, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Boulview Terrace (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.