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Crime in Brownside

Brownside had 91 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 13 Burnley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle Burnley area. Crime was up 44% on the three months before.

BB10, Burnley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Brownside

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92.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 13Burnley rank1st is the highest rate
+44%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

26 Mar 16 Apr 21 May 25 Jun 30 Jul 36 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Brownside. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting3538%
violence2224%
anti-social behaviour910%
criminal damage67%
burglary55%
public order44%
vehicle crime33%
theft33%

Brownside against Burnley

TypeBrownside per 1,000Middle Burnley areaChange
Violence22.561.8▼ 4%
Burglary5.15.2–
Vehicle crime3.15.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.224.2▼ 25%
Theft and robbery5.17.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Burnley Wood486.4▲ 2%
Fulledge267.7▲ 7%
Brunshaw174.4▲ 1%
Pike Hill108.3▼ 7%
Brownside92.9▲ 44%
Harle Syke45.3▼ 10%
Worsthorne29.6▲ 16%
See every Burnley area ranked on the crime in Burnley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Brownside a safe area?

Brownside had about 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 13 Burnley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Brownside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (35), followed by violence (22) and anti-social behaviour (9).