Crime Rates at Sussex Street, Nelson, BB9 7XQ

Sussex Street area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley , and the 141st 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 Sussex Street (BB9 7XQ) in the last 12 months was 72.5 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 44.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sussex Street (BB9 7XQ), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 82 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.