Total Crime Rate
72.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
34.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Red Lane area has the 28th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge , and the 146th highest crime rate of 297 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 Red Lane (BB8 7JT) in the last 12 months was 72.7 per 1,000 residents and was 45.3% higher 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 34.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Red Lane (BB8 7JT), the main crime hotspot is near Glenroy Avenue. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Glenroy Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Regent Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Burwain Fold | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Burrell Avenue | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Burrell Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Burrell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Glenroy Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Glenroy Avenue | Under investigation |
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