Crime Rates at Francis Street, Colne, BB8 8JH

Francis Street area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield , and the 14th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Francis Street (BB8 8JH) in the last 12 months was 412.8 per 1,000 residents and was 215.6% higher than the Waterside & Horsfield average (130.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 148.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Francis Street (BB8 8JH), the main crime hotspot is near Dent Street. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.