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Crime in Milnshaw

Milnshaw had 763 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 249.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 21 Hyndburn areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle Hyndburn area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

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249.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 21Hyndburn rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common258 in 3 months

Month by month

266 Mar 266 Apr 237 May 225 Jun 279 Jul 259 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25834%
anti-social behaviour15320%
criminal damage618%
public order588%
shoplifting557%
theft486%
vehicle crime355%
burglary274%

Milnshaw against Hyndburn

TypeMilnshaw per 1,000Middle Hyndburn areaChange
Violence84.357.3▼ 11%
Burglary8.84.7▲ 8%
Vehicle crime11.46.6▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour5022.9▲ 14%
Theft and robbery22.27.9▲ 33%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Milnshaw249.3▼ 1%
Alleytroyds188.5▲ 16%
Accrington164.6▲ 3%
Enfield163.1▲ 7%
Dill Hall146.8▼ 6%
Church145.4▲ 10%
Hillock Vale97.2▼ 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 Milnshaw a safe area?

Milnshaw had about 249.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 21 Hyndburn areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Milnshaw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (258), followed by anti-social behaviour (153) and criminal damage (61).