Crime Rate in Gawthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gawthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Gawthorpe, Burnley, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gawthorpe crime rate of 4.27 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Gawthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 6
  • Whitegate Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Gawthorpe has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 4.27 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Coal Clough with Deerplay55 10800 9591 11
Lanehead45 12597 12539 12
Whittlefield with Ightenhill19 14477 13430 13
Briercliffe30 13415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne17 15192 15163 15

Gawthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202533
January 202530
December 202440
November 202433
October 202447
September 202437
August 202439
July 202434
June 202464
May 202442
April 202421

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413
July 20243
June 202412
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202525
January 202524
December 202428
November 202427
October 202422
September 202421
August 202422
July 202426
June 202446
May 202442
April 202427

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Gawthorpe in March 2025

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

1. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Whitegate Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Morley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dryden Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Waterside Mews (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Hapton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wesley Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Mill Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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