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Crime in Worsthorne

Worsthorne had 29 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 13 Burnley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% below the middle Burnley area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

BB10, Burnley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Worsthorne

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29.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 13Burnley rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 4 Apr 7 May 9 Jun 7 Jul 13 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Worsthorne. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence828%
criminal damage621%
anti-social behaviour517%
burglary414%
vehicle crime310%
shoplifting13%
other crime13%
theft13%

Worsthorne against Burnley

TypeWorsthorne per 1,000Middle Burnley areaChange
Violence8.261.8–
Burglary4.15.2–
Vehicle crime3.15.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.124.2–
Theft and robbery17.8–

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 Worsthorne a safe area?

Worsthorne had about 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 13 Burnley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Worsthorne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by criminal damage (6) and anti-social behaviour (5).