Crime Rates at Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7UT

Scotland Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bradley , and the 14th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Scotland Road (BB9 7UT) in the last 12 months was 373.5 per 1,000 residents and was 167.9% higher than the Bradley average (139.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 183.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 44 (≈ 132.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scotland Road (BB9 7UT), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 124 crimes here, including 50 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.