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Crime in Woodnook

Woodnook had 644 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 250.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 21 Hyndburn areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle Hyndburn area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

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250.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 21Hyndburn rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common250 in 3 months

Month by month

200 Mar 193 Apr 187 May 188 Jun 221 Jul 235 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25039%
anti-social behaviour14322%
shoplifting559%
public order366%
theft355%
criminal damage284%
drugs264%
vehicle crime223%

Woodnook against Hyndburn

TypeWoodnook per 1,000Middle Hyndburn areaChange
Violence97.257.3▲ 23%
Burglary7.44.7▲ 36%
Vehicle crime8.66.6▼ 42%
Anti-social behaviour55.622.9▲ 28%
Theft and robbery15.97.9▲ 5%

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%
Broadfield165.6▼ 6%
Accrington164.6▲ 3%
Scaitcliffe157.4▲ 18%
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 Woodnook a safe area?

Woodnook had about 250.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 21 Hyndburn areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodnook?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (250), followed by anti-social behaviour (143) and shoplifting (55).