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Crime in Wheatley Lane

Wheatley Lane had 17 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 14 Pendle areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Pendle area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

BB12, Pendle · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wheatley Lane

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42.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 14Pendle rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 10 Apr 3 May 5 Jun 8 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour424%
vehicle crime318%
criminal damage318%
burglary318%
violence212%
public order16%
drugs16%

Wheatley Lane against Pendle

TypeWheatley Lane per 1,000Middle Pendle areaChange
Violence526–
Burglary7.63.6–
Vehicle crime7.63.6–
Anti-social behaviour10.113.8–
Theft and robbery04.5–

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%
Barrowford104.5▲ 22%
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 Wheatley Lane a safe area?

Wheatley Lane had about 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 14 Pendle areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Wheatley Lane?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (4), followed by vehicle crime (3) and criminal damage (3).