Crime Rates at St Georges Close, Colne, BB8 8DP

St Georges Close area has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield , and the 37th 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 St Georges Close (BB8 8DP) in the last 12 months was 28.4 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% lower than the Waterside & Horsfield average (130.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Georges Close (BB8 8DP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Laithe Street (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.