Crime Rate in Lanehead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lanehead

The total recorded crimes in Lanehead, Burnley, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lanehead crime rate of 2.41 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lanehead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bancroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Salus 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lanehead has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 12th 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.

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
Gawthorpe70 51,192 41,029 6
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
Whittlefield with Ightenhill19 14477 13430 13
Briercliffe30 13415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne17 15192 15163 15

Lanehead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202518
December 20245
November 202412
October 202422
September 202420
August 202412
July 20247
June 202420
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 202526
December 202426
November 202427
October 202421
September 202422
August 202417
July 202411
June 202430
May 202417
April 202417

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lanehead in March 2025

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

1. Bancroft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Salus Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beckenham Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leamington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ferndale Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Oban Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thursby Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aylesbury Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Sedburgh Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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