Crime Rate in Brunshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brunshaw

The total recorded crimes in Brunshaw, Burnley, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brunshaw crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brunshaw, encompassing approximately 14,938 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Brunshaw Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Haven Street with total crimes: 13
  • Edgworth Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Mary Towneley Fold with total crimes: 6

How safe is Brunshaw?

To understand the safety of Brunshaw, we need to analyze Brunshaw crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Brunshaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 732 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brunshaw recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

    • In 2023, Brunshaw had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 722 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Burnley, Brunshaw has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brunshaw Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brunshaw has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Brunshaw crimes were 732. The crime rate of Brunshaw in 2024 was 49.00 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brunshaw were around 722 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.33 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brunshaw)CrimesRank (Brunshaw)CrimesRank (Brunshaw)
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme618 17,793 16,519 1
Trinity173 21,825 21,934 2
Bank Hall146 31,632 31,651 3
Rosehill with Burnley Wood82 61,144 51,092 4
Gawthorpe90 51,192 41,029 6
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse91 4918 7840 7
Queensgate61 8986 61,089 5
Hapton with Park71 7697 11717 9
Gannow51 12823 8688 10
Coal Clough with Deerplay57 11800 9591 11
Lanehead58 10597 12539 12
Whittlefield with Ightenhill37 13477 13430 13
Briercliffe35 14415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne25 15192 15163 15

Brunshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202511
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 202420
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413
July 202419
June 202416
May 202420

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202524
February 20259
January 202522
December 202421
November 202422
October 202424
September 202414
August 202427
July 202422
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20246
May 20245

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Brunshaw in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brunshaw postcode area is presented below.

1. Haven Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Edgworth Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Mary Towneley Fold (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Olympia Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lebanon Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brandwood Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Ridge Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Downham Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wycoller Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Chatburn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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