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Crime in Nelson

Nelson had 1,423 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 112.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 14 Pendle areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 87% above the middle Pendle area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

BB9, Pendle · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nelson

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112.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 14Pendle rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common596 in 3 months

Month by month

496 Mar 465 Apr 546 May 453 Jun 509 Jul 461 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nelson. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence59642%
anti-social behaviour27719%
criminal damage1027%
public order846%
theft826%
shoplifting725%
drugs584%
vehicle crime453%

Nelson against Pendle

TypeNelson per 1,000Middle Pendle areaChange
Violence4726▼ 4%
Burglary3.63.6▼ 42%
Vehicle crime3.63.6▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour21.913.8▲ 21%
Theft and robbery7.44.5▼ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colne135.3▼ 8%
Brierfield112.5▲ 2%
Nelson112.3▼ 6%
Reedley112.1▲ 6%
Barrowford104.5▲ 22%
Harle Syke45.3▼ 10%
Wheatley Lane42.9▼ 6%
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 Nelson a safe area?

Nelson had about 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 14 Pendle areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Nelson?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (596), followed by anti-social behaviour (277) and criminal damage (102).