Crime Rate in Queensgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queensgate

The total recorded crimes in Queensgate, Burnley, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queensgate crime rate of 2.54 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 Queensgate, encompassing approximately 29,101 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Queensgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Blacker Street with total crimes: 8
  • Edmund Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Queensgate?

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

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Queensgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 986 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Queensgate witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

    • In 2023, Queensgate had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 1,089 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Queensgate witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Queensgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Queensgate has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 8th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Queensgate crimes were 986. The crime rate of Queensgate in 2024 was 33.88 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queensgate were around 1,089 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.42 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queensgate)CrimesRank (Queensgate)CrimesRank (Queensgate)
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
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

Queensgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20257
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202525
May 202517
April 202518
March 202521
February 202518
January 202528
December 202423
November 202420
October 202422

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

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 202512
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202531
May 202517
April 202521
March 202523
February 202516
January 20258
December 202417
November 202415
October 202421

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243

High Crime Locations Queensgate in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Blacker Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Edmund Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mark Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Colne Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Randall Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sharp Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barden Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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