Crime Rates at Railway Street, Nelson, BB9 0QL

Railway Street area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley , and the 21st 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 Railway Street (BB9 0QL) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the Bradley average (145.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Railway Street (BB9 0QL), the main crime hotspot is near Carleton Street. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.