Crime Rate in Queensgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queensgate

The total recorded crimes in Queensgate, Burnley, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queensgate crime rate of 2.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Queensgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Bracewell Street with total crimes: 4
  • Redvers Street with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Queensgate has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queensgate)CrimesRank (Queensgate)CrimesRank (Queensgate)
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme618 17,793 16,519 1
Trinity173 21,825 21,934 2
Bank Hall146 31,632 31,651 3
Rosehill with Burnley Wood82 61,144 51,092 4
Gawthorpe90 51,192 41,029 6
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse91 4918 7840 7
Hapton with Park71 7697 11717 9
Brunshaw61 9732 10722 8
Gannow51 12823 8688 10
Coal Clough with Deerplay57 11800 9591 11
Lanehead58 10597 12539 12
Whittlefield with Ightenhill37 13477 13430 13
Briercliffe35 14415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne25 15192 15163 15

Queensgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202521
February 202518
January 202528
December 202423
November 202420
October 202422
September 202420
August 202418
July 202433
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202523
February 202516
January 20258
December 202417
November 202415
October 202421
September 202424
August 202429
July 202427
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 20245
July 20243

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 202512
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 202413
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Queensgate in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bracewell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Redvers Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Darwin Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Rawson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
7. Shap Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Mark Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
10. Newman Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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