Crime Rate in Gawthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gawthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Gawthorpe, Burnley, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gawthorpe crime rate of 6.04 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 Gawthorpe, encompassing approximately 16,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (56.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Gawthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Peel Street with total crimes: 6
  • Waterside Mews with total crimes: 5

How safe is Gawthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Gawthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 1192 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gawthorpe witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

    • In 2023, Gawthorpe had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 1,029 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gawthorpe witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gawthorpe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gawthorpe has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 4th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Gawthorpe crimes were 1,192. The crime rate of Gawthorpe in 2024 was 72.75 (year) or 6.06 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gawthorpe were around 1,029 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.80 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gawthorpe)CrimesRank (Gawthorpe)CrimesRank (Gawthorpe)
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
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
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

Gawthorpe 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202525
May 202525
April 202539
March 202521
February 202525
January 202524
December 202428
November 202427
October 202422

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202532
May 202538
April 202526
March 202523
February 202533
January 202530
December 202440
November 202433
October 202447

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20257
April 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242

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

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Gawthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Peel Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
3. Waterside Mews (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Darwen Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Spa Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Inskip Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
8. Factory Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Ingham Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Copthurst Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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