Crime Rate in Brierfield West & Reedley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brierfield West & Reedley

The total recorded crimes in Brierfield West & Reedley, Pendle, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brierfield West & Reedley crime rate of 5.52 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 Brierfield West & Reedley, encompassing approximately 14,317 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Brierfield West & Reedley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clegg Street with total crimes: 6
  • Holme End with total crimes: 6
  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Brierfield West & Reedley?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Brierfield West & Reedley reported a higher crime volume than the Pendle average, with 956 crimes compared to 923. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brierfield West & Reedley witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

    • In 2023, Brierfield West & Reedley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pendle average, with 869 crimes compared to 780. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brierfield West & Reedley witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pendle, Brierfield West & Reedley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brierfield West & Reedley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brierfield West & Reedley has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 7th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Brierfield West & Reedley crimes were 956. The crime rate of Brierfield West & Reedley in 2024 was 66.77 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brierfield West & Reedley were around 869 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.70 (year) or 5.06 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brierfield West & Reedley)CrimesRank (Brierfield West & Reedley)CrimesRank (Brierfield West & Reedley)
Waterside & Horsfield150 11,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden125 21,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge111 41,445 21,150 2
Bradley115 31,318 41,112 4
Marsden & Southfield107 51,150 5994 5
Brierfield East & Clover Hill102 6871 7711 7
Earby & Coates57 8678 8600 8
Barnoldswick42 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge39 10495 11435 10
Barrowford & Pendleside32 11530 10433 11
Fence & Higham15 12134 12122 12

Brierfield West & Reedley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202531
May 202544
April 202530
March 202525
February 202517
January 202522
December 202417
November 202435
October 202431
September 202431
August 202433

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202529
April 202532
March 202520
February 202518
January 202515
December 202413
November 202428
October 202420
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 202411

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brierfield West & Reedley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brierfield West & Reedley postcode area is presented below.

1. Clegg Street (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Holme End (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
3. Wesley Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
4. Swaledale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Wharfdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Craven Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Union Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tunstill Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Veevers Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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