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Crime in Scaitcliffe

Scaitcliffe had 647 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 157.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 21 Hyndburn areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Hyndburn area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

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157.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 21Hyndburn rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common242 in 3 months

Month by month

201 Mar 152 Apr 194 May 203 Jun 232 Jul 212 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24237%
anti-social behaviour10416%
vehicle crime559%
criminal damage508%
theft426%
shoplifting426%
public order366%
burglary244%

Scaitcliffe against Hyndburn

TypeScaitcliffe per 1,000Middle Hyndburn areaChange
Violence58.957.3▲ 6%
Burglary5.84.7▲ 71%
Vehicle crime13.46.6▲ 15%
Anti-social behaviour25.322.9▲ 24%
Theft and robbery13.47.9▲ 112%

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%
Milnshaw249.3▼ 1%
Alleytroyds188.5▲ 16%
Broadfield165.6▼ 6%
Accrington164.6▲ 3%
Scaitcliffe157.4▲ 18%
Church145.4▲ 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 Scaitcliffe a safe area?

Scaitcliffe had about 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 21 Hyndburn areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Scaitcliffe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (242), followed by anti-social behaviour (104) and vehicle crime (55).