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Crime in Fence

Fence had 15 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 14 Pendle areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% below the middle Pendle area. Crime was down 25% on the three months before.

BB12, Pendle · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Fence

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18.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 14Pendle rank1st is the highest rate
-25%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 11 Apr 5 May 7 Jun 6 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour427%
vehicle crime213%
burglary213%
violence213%
criminal damage213%
theft17%
public order17%
drugs17%

Fence against Pendle

TypeFence per 1,000Middle Pendle areaChange
Violence2.426–
Burglary2.43.6–
Vehicle crime2.43.6–
Anti-social behaviour4.813.8–
Theft and robbery1.24.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brierfield112.5▲ 2%
Nelson112.3▼ 6%
Reedley112.1▲ 6%
Wheatley Lane42.9▼ 6%
Fence18.2▼ 25%
See every Pendle area ranked on the crime in Pendle page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Fence a safe area?

Fence had about 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 14 Pendle areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Fence?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (4), followed by vehicle crime (2) and burglary (2).