Total Crime Rate
43.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vernon Road area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge , and the 76th 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 Vernon Road (BB8 7HN) in the last 12 months was 43.7 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vernon Road (BB8 7HN), the main crime hotspot is near Sheridan Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 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 | Other theft | Lady Hartley Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheridan Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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