Crime Rate in Rosehill with Burnley Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rosehill with Burnley Wood

The total recorded crimes in Rosehill with Burnley Wood, Burnley, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rosehill with Burnley Wood crime rate of 5.66 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 Rosehill with Burnley Wood, encompassing approximately 14,478 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Rosehill with Burnley Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reed Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Smalley Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Rosehill with Burnley Wood?

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

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Rosehill with Burnley Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 1144 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rosehill with Burnley Wood witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

    • In 2023, Rosehill with Burnley Wood had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 1,092 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rosehill with Burnley Wood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rosehill with Burnley Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rosehill with Burnley Wood has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Rosehill with Burnley Wood crimes were 1,144. The crime rate of Rosehill with Burnley Wood in 2024 was 79.01 (year) or 6.58 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rosehill with Burnley Wood were around 1,092 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.42 (year) or 6.29 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rosehill with Burnley Wood)CrimesRank (Rosehill with Burnley Wood)CrimesRank (Rosehill with Burnley Wood)
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme618 17,793 16,519 1
Trinity173 21,825 21,934 2
Bank Hall146 31,632 31,651 3
Gawthorpe90 51,192 41,029 6
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse91 4918 7840 7
Queensgate61 8986 61,089 5
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

Rosehill with Burnley Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 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 18 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202530
March 202520
February 202518
January 202521
December 202416
November 202421
October 202423
September 202422
August 202421
July 202423
June 202458
May 202435

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202521
February 202523
January 202522
December 202427
November 202425
October 202424
September 202430
August 202425
July 202430
June 202472
May 202437

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rosehill with Burnley Wood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rosehill with Burnley Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Reed Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Smalley Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Emily Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Stewart Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Hornby Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Springfield Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Romney Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1

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