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Crime in Baxenden

Baxenden had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 21 Hyndburn areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% below the middle Hyndburn area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

BB5, Hyndburn · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Baxenden

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81.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 21Hyndburn rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 18 Apr 11 May 22 Jun 14 Jul 15 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1733%
shoplifting1122%
anti-social behaviour612%
criminal damage510%
public order510%
vehicle crime48%
theft36%

Baxenden against Hyndburn

TypeBaxenden per 1,000Middle Hyndburn areaChange
Violence27.357.3▼ 11%
Burglary04.7–
Vehicle crime6.46.6–
Anti-social behaviour9.622.9–
Theft and robbery4.87.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodnook250.4▲ 11%
Broadfield165.6▼ 6%
Accrington164.6▲ 3%
Scaitcliffe157.4▲ 18%
Baxenden81.9▼ 11%
Rising Bridge67.10%
See every Hyndburn area ranked on the crime in Hyndburn page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Baxenden a safe area?

Baxenden had about 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 21 Hyndburn areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Baxenden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by shoplifting (11) and anti-social behaviour (6).