Safety in Burnley

Burnley in North West scores 47/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

14,048

Rate per 1,000

148.5

1-year trend

-3.5%

3-year trend

-4.9%

5-year trend

-18.0%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

183

Per 1,000 residents

1.9

Data last updated: 15 August 2026