Lowest-crime areas in Hyndburn
Of Hyndburn's 9 neighbourhoods, Broadfield & Knuzden recorded the lowest crime rate, 87 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Accrington West the highest, 164 crimes per 1,000 residents. 3 of 9 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Hyndburn neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadfield & Knuzdenaround BB5 3DY | 87 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Great Harwoodaround BB6 7GZ | 90 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Rishtonaround BB1 4HY | 91 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoataround BB5 5PW | 104 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Churcharound BB5 4LA | 117 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | Accrington North Eastaround BB5 6DT | 127 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
| 7 | Oswaldtwistlearound BB5 3LR | 136 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
| 8 | Accrington South Eastaround BB5 2NY | 155 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
| 9 | Accrington Westaround BB5 0SE | 164 | Very high | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Hyndburn has the lowest crime rate?
Broadfield & Knuzden had the lowest recorded crime rate in Hyndburn from October 2025 to September 2026: 87 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Hyndburn has the highest crime rate?
Accrington West had the highest recorded crime rate in Hyndburn from October 2025 to September 2026: 164 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.