Crime Rate in Milnshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milnshaw

The total recorded crimes in Milnshaw, Hyndburn, UK in February 2026 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milnshaw crime rate of 4.21 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 Milnshaw, encompassing approximately 13,554 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Milnshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Hambledon Mill Park with total crimes: 6
  • Ramsbottom Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Milnshaw?

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

  • Relative to Hyndburn:

    • In 2024, Milnshaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hyndburn average, with 683 crimes compared to 787.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Milnshaw recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

    • In 2023, Milnshaw had fewer crimes than the Hyndburn average, with 610 crimes compared to 677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Milnshaw recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Hyndburn.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hyndburn, Milnshaw has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Milnshaw Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Milnshaw crimes were 683. The crime rate of Milnshaw in 2024 was 50.39 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milnshaw were around 610 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.00 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Hyndburn.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Milnshaw)CrimesRank (Milnshaw)CrimesRank (Milnshaw)
BarnfieldNA NA1,364 21,391 1
CentralNA NA1,380 11,140 2
PeelNA NA1,005 4920 3
ChurchNA NA1,224 3758 6
RishtonNA NA983 5810 4
Spring HillNA NA900 6790 5
St Andrew'sNA NA879 7694 7
Clayton-le-MoorsNA NA786 8624 8
NethertonNA NA621 10576 10
OvertonNA NA586 11571 11
AlthamNA NA559 12518 12
ImmanuelNA NA515 13439 13
St Oswald'sNA NA429 15405 14
HuncoatNA NA451 14381 15
BaxendenNA NA229 16199 16

Milnshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 202514
November 202517
October 202520
September 202519
August 202528
July 202523
June 202513
May 202521
April 202518
March 202517
February 202521

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202627
December 202526
November 202517
October 202517
September 202524
August 202524
July 202535
June 202516
May 202526
April 202523
March 202522
February 202516

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20257
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20258
November 20259
October 202512
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
August 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Milnshaw in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hambledon Mill Park (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ramsbottom Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Pollard Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Thorneyholme Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Mather Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Ribbleton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Owen Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Nutter Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cromwell Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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