Crime Rates at Portland Street, Nelson, BB9 7HJ

Portland Street area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bradley , and the 42nd 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 Portland Street (BB9 7HJ) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 79.7% lower than the Bradley average (139.4 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 Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Portland Street (BB9 7HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Kendal Street. Police recorded 88 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.