WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Waterside & Horsfield, Pendle

Comprehensive safety analysis for Waterside & Horsfield, localized within Pendle.

Total Crimes

115
trending_up +25.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

113.44per 1k
trending_down -2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,616

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences40
Anti-social Behaviour20
Shoplifting13
Public Order11
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Burglary7
Other Theft7
Vehicle Crime3
Weapons Possession3
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Back Zion Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 10Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1
17
On or near Lilac Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Burglary: 2Shoplifting: 2
4
On or near Nicholas Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near St Stephen'S Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Laithe Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near St John Street Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2

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Local Rank

#11safest in Pendle

National Safety

Top 12%Riskiest

City Average

90.9per 1k

Local Policing

Boulsworth & Foulridge

Lancashire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

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

JUN26

Walk around Colne with MP Johnathon Hinder

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Parliament Street Colne

JUL6

Trawden Parish Council Meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

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Trawden Forest Community Centre, Library & Shop, Church Street Colne

AUG6

Trawden Parish Council Meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:30 PM

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Trawden Forest Community Centre, Library & Shop, Church Street Colne

NOV5

ZigZag patrol at school.

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Park High School, Venables Avenue Colne

NOV5

ZigZag patrol at school.

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Park High School, Venables Avenue Colne

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