Crime Rates at Chatham Crescent, Colne, BB8 9LS

Chatham Crescent area has the 26th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge , and the 148th 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 Chatham Crescent (BB8 9LS) in the last 12 months was 73.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.2% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average (51.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 32.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chatham Crescent (BB8 9LS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Windsor Street, where police recorded 47 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Varley Street (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.