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 July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coal Clough with Deerplay crime rate of 5.85 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Coal Clough with Deerplay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kinross Street with total crimes: 10
  • Elgin Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Greta Fold 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 areas in the Burnley.

    • 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 areas in the Burnley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Coal Clough with Deerplay has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 5.85 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coal Clough with Deerplay)CrimesRank (Coal Clough with Deerplay)CrimesRank (Coal Clough with Deerplay)
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme569 17,793 16,519 1
Trinity150 21,825 21,934 2
Bank Hall148 31,632 31,651 3
Rosehill with Burnley Wood93 51,144 51,092 4
Gawthorpe99 41,192 41,029 6
Queensgate74 8986 61,089 5
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse89 6918 7840 7
Brunshaw81 7732 10722 8
Gannow69 10823 8688 10
Hapton with Park70 9697 11717 9
Lanehead48 13597 12539 12
Whittlefield with Ightenhill58 12477 13430 13
Briercliffe35 14415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne29 15192 15163 15

Coal Clough with Deerplay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20247

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202523
April 202512
March 202524
February 202517
January 202515
December 202414
November 202415
October 202415

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 20259
April 20259
March 202514
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202424

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Coal Clough with Deerplay in July 2025

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

1. Kinross Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Elgin Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Greta Fold (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Scott Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Selkirk Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bristol Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Ballater Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
8. Marton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
9. Micklehurst Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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