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 March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whittlefield with Ightenhill crime rate of 2.55 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Whittlefield with Ightenhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greengate Close with total crimes: 3
  • Longton Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Meadows with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Whittlefield with Ightenhill has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 14th 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.

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
Queensgate68 6986 61,089 5
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
Briercliffe30 13415 14373 14
Cliviger with Worsthorne17 15192 15163 15

Whittlefield with Ightenhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202514
December 202410
November 202413
October 202419
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 202434
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202440
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whittlefield with Ightenhill in March 2025

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

1. Greengate Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Longton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. The Meadows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fallowfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lorton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lingmoor Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Brantfell Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Penistone Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bivel Street (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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