Crime Rate in Coal Clough with Deerplay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coal Clough with Deerplay

The total recorded crimes in Coal Clough with Deerplay, Burnley, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coal Clough with Deerplay crime rate of 4.95 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 Coal Clough with Deerplay, encompassing approximately 11,109 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Coal Clough with Deerplay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elgin Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Kinross Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lanark Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Coal Clough with Deerplay?

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

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Coal Clough with Deerplay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 800 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coal Clough with Deerplay recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Coal Clough with Deerplay had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 591 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coal Clough with Deerplay recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Burnley, Coal Clough with Deerplay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Coal Clough with Deerplay Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Coal Clough with Deerplay has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.95 ranking 10th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Coal Clough with Deerplay crimes were 800. The crime rate of Coal Clough with Deerplay in 2024 was 72.01 (year) or 6.00 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coal Clough with Deerplay were around 591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.20 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burnley)CrimesRank (Burnley)CrimesRank (Burnley)
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme610 17,793 16,519 1
Trinity140 21,825 21,934 2
Bank Hall140 31,632 31,651 3
Rosehill with Burnley Wood64 71,144 51,092 4
Gawthorpe70 51,192 41,029 6
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse78 4918 7840 7
Queensgate68 6986 61,089 5
Brunshaw57 9732 10722 8
Gannow53 11823 8688 10
Hapton with Park57 8697 11717 9
Lanehead45 12597 12539 12
Whittlefield with Ightenhill19 14477 13430 13
Briercliffe30 13415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne17 15192 15163 15

Coal Clough with Deerplay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 202420
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202515
December 202414
November 202415
October 202415
September 202415
August 202415
July 202430
June 202446
May 202436
April 202423

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202416
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202424
September 202412
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Coal Clough with Deerplay in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Coal Clough with Deerplay postcode area is presented below.

1. Elgin Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Kinross Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lanark Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Melrose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Helm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Priory Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
8. Scott Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Coal Clough Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Selkirk Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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