Crime Rate in Queensgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queensgate

The total recorded crimes in Queensgate, Burnley, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queensgate crime rate of 2.34 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Queensgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rawson Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Sharp 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Queensgate has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 6th 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.

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
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

Queensgate 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 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 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 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202528
December 202423
November 202420
October 202422
September 202420
August 202418
July 202433
June 202444
May 202419
April 202426

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 202512
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202420
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 202413
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Rawson Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sharp Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mansergh Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Edmund Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Colne Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Newman Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shap Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Green Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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