Crime Rate in Gannow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gannow

The total recorded crimes in Gannow, Burnley, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gannow crime rate of 4.36 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 Gannow, encompassing approximately 15,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Gannow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Street with total crimes: 9
  • Ivory Street with total crimes: 7
  • Sycamore Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gannow?

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

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Gannow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 823 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Gannow had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 688 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gannow recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gannow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gannow has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 10th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Gannow crimes were 823. The crime rate of Gannow in 2024 was 51.98 (year) or 4.33 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gannow were around 688 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.46 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gannow)CrimesRank (Gannow)CrimesRank (Gannow)
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
Hapton with Park70 9697 11717 9
Coal Clough with Deerplay65 11800 9591 11
Lanehead48 13597 12539 12
Whittlefield with Ightenhill58 12477 13430 13
Briercliffe35 14415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne29 15192 15163 15

Gannow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202535
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202517
January 202518
December 202431
November 202429
October 202423

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202517
April 202518
March 202513
February 20259
January 202519
December 202410
November 20249
October 202413

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
December 20244
November 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Gannow in July 2025

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

1. Windsor Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ivory Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Sycamore Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Padiham Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wavell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dickson Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lark Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Byron Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Glamorgan Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Telford Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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