Crime Rates at Devon Street, Colne, BB8 9EF

Devon Street area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge , and the 75th lowest 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 Devon Street (BB8 9EF) in the last 12 months was 40.6 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Devon Street (BB8 9EF), the main crime hotspot is near Glen Street. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.