Crime Rate in Lanehead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lanehead

The total recorded crimes in Lanehead, Burnley, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lanehead crime rate of 2.57 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 Lanehead, encompassing approximately 18,648 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Lanehead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndale Street with total crimes: 5
  • Leamington Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hodder Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lanehead?

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

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Lanehead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 597 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lanehead recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

    • In 2023, Lanehead had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 539 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lanehead recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lanehead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lanehead has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Lanehead crimes were 597. The crime rate of Lanehead in 2024 was 32.01 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lanehead were around 539 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.90 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lanehead)CrimesRank (Lanehead)CrimesRank (Lanehead)
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
Coal Clough with Deerplay65 11800 9591 11
Whittlefield with Ightenhill58 12477 13430 13
Briercliffe35 14415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne29 15192 15163 15

Lanehead 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202521
May 202520
April 202528
March 202517
February 202510
January 202526
December 202426
November 202427
October 202421

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202515
April 202514
March 202511
February 202511
January 202518
December 20245
November 202412
October 202422

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lanehead in July 2025

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

1. Ferndale Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Leamington Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hodder Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. New Ground Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cromer Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Oban Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ennismore Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thursby Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. West Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Primrose Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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