Crime Rates at Charles Street, Nelson, BB9 8SW

Charles Street area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley , and the 111th 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 Charles Street (BB9 8SW) in the last 12 months was 58.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.9% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Charles Street (BB9 8SW), the main crime hotspot is near Highfield Crescent. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.