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 May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brierfield West & Reedley crime rate of 7.19 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brierfield West & Reedley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redman Road with total crimes: 9
  • Holden Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wharfdale Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Brierfield West & Reedley has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 7.19 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brierfield West & Reedley)CrimesRank (Brierfield West & Reedley)CrimesRank (Brierfield West & Reedley)
Waterside & Horsfield146 11,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden125 31,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge116 41,445 21,150 2
Bradley142 21,318 41,112 4
Marsden & Southfield111 51,150 5994 5
Brierfield East & Clover Hill80 7871 7711 7
Earby & Coates74 8678 8600 8
Barnoldswick43 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge30 11495 11435 10
Barrowford & Pendleside40 10530 10433 11
Fence & Higham14 12134 12122 12

Brierfield West & Reedley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (68 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202530
March 202525
February 202517
January 202522
December 202417
November 202435
October 202431
September 202431
August 202433
July 202428
June 202460
May 202418

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202532
March 202520
February 202518
January 202515
December 202413
November 202428
October 202420
September 202419
August 202422
July 202419
June 202468
May 202432

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20245
June 202414

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 202411
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Redman Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Holden Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Wharfdale Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hillside View (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Union Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wesley Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Reedley Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Roundwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wilton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hunter Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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