Crime in Barrowford & Pendleside, Pendle
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Duckworth Street Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Mill Street Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Holmefield Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Highfield Crescent Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Maylands Place Map | Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Fountain Square Map | Robbery: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Saffron Close Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Carr Hall Gardens Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Applegarth Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Factory Lane Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
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Now that the nights are lighter and the weather is improving , there has been a rise in reported youth ASB.
Specific concerns have been raised in the following areas:
Colne: North Valley Road Retail Park – Nuisance, Lower Foulridge reservoir – Arson, Albert rd. near Tubbs - Arson, Primer hill community gardens – Arson
Nelson: Walverden Park - Nuisance, Newfield road – Drugs ASB, McDonalds – Nuisance
Brierfield: Tunstill Square – Nuisance, Bowling green & Park – Nuisance, Heyhead Park - Nuisance
Fence: The Forest Car Park Cuckstool Lane - Drugs
Issued: 6 May 2026
Status Update
Engagement is the first step in tackling ASB – and when this fails the police will utilise other methods where appropriate such as –
Taking home to parents
Youth Referrals
Stop Searches
Arrest
This is a team effort and all of Pendle Neighbourhood are to be involved targeting these areas
Actioned: 1 Sep 2026
Anti-social Behaviour (including shoplifting), Op Prosper (Clear Hold Build), Road Safety
Issued: 4 Mar 2026
Status Update
We are tackling antisocial behaviour with high visibility foot patrols on evening shifts, and Officers continue to work hard to identify problem youths with both engagement and enforcement.
We have completed a Shoplifting operation, however the best practices from this operation will continue indefinitely
Several drugs warrants have been executed and engagement with schools and religious settings are ongoing..
Working with Lancashire Road Safety Partnerships, we have increased enforcement on certain local roads with ongoing issues.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Pop up cafe Higham hall
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Higham Hall Road Burnley
Pop up cafe Higham hall
other1:30 PM — 2:30 PM
Higham Hall Road Burnley
Village Hall Fence
other6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Fence Library/ Fence Village Hall, Wheatley Close Burnley
Village Hall Fence
other6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Fence Library/ Fence Village Hall, Wheatley Close Burnley
Pop up cafe Higham hall
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Higham Hall Road Burnley
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