Crime Rate in Whittlefield with Ightenhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

The total recorded crimes in Whittlefield with Ightenhill, Burnley, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whittlefield with Ightenhill crime rate of 7.80 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 Whittlefield with Ightenhill, encompassing approximately 7,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (440.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Whittlefield with Ightenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bivel Street with total crimes: 8
  • Kielder Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Monmouth Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whittlefield with Ightenhill?

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

  • Relative to Burnley:

    • In 2024, Whittlefield with Ightenhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Burnley average, with 477 crimes compared to 1348.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whittlefield with Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

    • In 2023, Whittlefield with Ightenhill had fewer crimes than the Burnley average, with 430 crimes compared to 1,225. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whittlefield with Ightenhill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Burnley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whittlefield with Ightenhill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whittlefield with Ightenhill has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 12th out of 14 in the Burnley, UK

In 2024, the total Whittlefield with Ightenhill crimes were 477. The crime rate of Whittlefield with Ightenhill in 2024 was 64.14 (year) or 5.34 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Burnley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whittlefield with Ightenhill were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.82 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Burnley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whittlefield with Ightenhill)CrimesRank (Whittlefield with Ightenhill)CrimesRank (Whittlefield with Ightenhill)
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
Queensgate74 8986 61,089 5
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
Briercliffe35 14415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne29 15192 15163 15

Whittlefield with Ightenhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 202514
December 202410
November 202413
October 202419

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Whittlefield with Ightenhill in July 2025

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

1. Bivel Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Kielder Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Monmouth Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
4. Harefield Rise (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Tunnel Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cotton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Kirkfell Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castlerigg Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Loughrigg Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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