Safety in Accrington

Accrington in North West scores 42/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

5,155

Rate per 1,000

175.9

1-year trend

-0.5%

3-year trend

+6.5%

5-year trend

-11.5%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

47

Per 1,000 residents

1.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026