Crime Rate in Gannow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gannow

The total recorded crimes in Gannow, Burnley, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gannow crime rate of 3.22 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Gannow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ivory Street with total crimes: 4
  • Glamorgan Grove with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Gannow has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gannow)CrimesRank (Gannow)CrimesRank (Gannow)
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
Brunshaw61 9732 10722 8
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

Gannow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202517
January 202518
December 202431
November 202429
October 202423
September 202430
August 202415
July 202426
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202513
February 20259
January 202519
December 202410
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
July 202416
June 202436
May 202411

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
December 20244
November 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Gannow in May 2025

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

1. Clifton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ivory Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Glamorgan Grove (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lark Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Radnor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Durham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Ainslie Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Southwark (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Moore Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Byron Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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