Crime Rates at Derby Street, Nelson, BB9 7RE

Derby Street area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley , and the 129th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Derby Street (BB9 7RE) in the last 12 months was 67.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.5% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 35.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Derby Street (BB9 7RE), the main crime hotspot is near Newfield Drive. Police recorded 75 crimes here, including 39 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.