Crime Rates at Walton Lane, Nelson, BB9 8BQ

Walton Lane area has the 26th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley , and the 60th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Walton Lane (BB9 8BQ) in the last 12 months was 155.0 per 1,000 residents and was 6.2% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 57.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Walton Lane (BB9 8BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Marsden Hall Road North. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.