Crap Towns / Nelson / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Nelson?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 26 problems in Nelson were reported on FixMyStreet: 7.7 per 10,000 people, 62% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 5 reports (1.5 per 10,000 people, 56% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 5 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 2 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 5 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 11 | 3.3 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton-le-Moors | 13.3 km | 12.5 |
| Accrington | 14.0 km | 10.9 |
| Nelson | – | 7.7 |
| Brierfield | 2.0 km | 7.5 |
| Colne | 3.4 km | 6.9 |
| Barrowford | 2.1 km | 6.8 |
| Padiham | 8.0 km | 4.9 |
| Clitheroe | 12.8 km | 4.8 |
| Burnley | 5.1 km | 3.7 |
| Barnoldswick | 9.3 km | 3.7 |
| Great Harwood | 14.3 km | 2.7 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |