Total Crime Rate
53.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle Road area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge , and the 100th lowest crime rate of 298 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 Castle Road (BB8 7EA) in the last 12 months was 53.8 per 1,000 residents and was 4.4% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average (51.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle Road (BB8 7EA), the main crime hotspot is near Cockhill Lane. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 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 | Burglary | Cockhill Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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