What is the crime rate in BL8?

As of February 2026, BL8 has a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 residents, based on 3 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in BL8?

The most common crime type in BL8 is Violence and sexual offences with 2 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 66.7% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in BL8?

As of February 2026, BL8 has a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 residents, based on 3 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in BL8?

The most common crime type in BL8 is Violence and sexual offences with 2 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 66.7% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

BL8 Crime Intelligence Report

BL8 recorded 3 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 200.0% compared to the previous month.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

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Crime Rate

0.08per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

1,523

Within BL8 district

Bury

36,714

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Fenton Street Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Nabbs Way Map	total: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

3 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

66.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

33.3%

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