Crime Rate in Briercliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Briercliffe

The total recorded crimes in Briercliffe, Burnley, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Briercliffe crime rate of 2.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Briercliffe, encompassing approximately 11,812 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Briercliffe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mclindon Court with total crimes: 4
  • Royal Court with total crimes: 2
  • Harrison Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Briercliffe?

To understand the safety of Briercliffe, we need to analyze Briercliffe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Briercliffe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 415 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Briercliffe recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Briercliffe had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 373 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Briercliffe recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Burnley, Briercliffe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Briercliffe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Briercliffe has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Briercliffe crimes were 415. The crime rate of Briercliffe in 2024 was 35.13 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Briercliffe were around 373 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.58 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burnley)CrimesRank (Burnley)CrimesRank (Burnley)
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme610 17,793 16,519 1
Trinity140 21,825 21,934 2
Bank Hall140 31,632 31,651 3
Rosehill with Burnley Wood64 71,144 51,092 4
Gawthorpe70 51,192 41,029 6
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse78 4918 7840 7
Queensgate68 6986 61,089 5
Brunshaw57 9732 10722 8
Gannow53 11823 8688 10
Hapton with Park57 8697 11717 9
Coal Clough with Deerplay55 10800 9591 11
Lanehead45 12597 12539 12
Whittlefield with Ightenhill19 14477 13430 13
Cliviger with Worsthorne17 15192 15163 15

Briercliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 202420
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 202411
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202424
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Briercliffe in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Briercliffe postcode area is presented below.

1. Mclindon Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Royal Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Harrison Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Townley Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Monk Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Walverden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Standen Hall Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Milton Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Christleton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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