12 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Pendle
Compare crime rates across all 12 wards in Pendle. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Vivary Bridge | 142.0 | 74 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Waterside & Horsfield | 116.5 | 92 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Whitefield & Walverden | 104.7 | 123 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Brierfield West & Reedley | 102.1 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Marsden & Southfield | 99.2 | 71 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Brierfield East & Clover Hill | 98.6 | 85 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Bradley | 92.3 | 97 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Barrowford & Pendleside | 52.8 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Barnoldswick | 50.4 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Earby & Coates | 45.1 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Boulsworth & Foulridge | 43.7 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Fence & Higham | 40.7 | 8 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Pendle has the highest crime rate?
Vivary Bridge has the highest crime rate in Pendle, with 142.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Pendle?
Fence & Higham has the lowest crime rate among Pendle's wards, with 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Pendle have?
Pendle has 12 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.