Crime Rate in Milnshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milnshaw

The total recorded crimes in Milnshaw, Hyndburn, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milnshaw crime rate of 4.50 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Milnshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • West Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Milnshaw has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Hyndburn, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)CrimesRank (Hyndburn)
Barnfield132 11,364 21,391 1
Central102 21,380 11,140 2
Peel83 41,005 4920 3
Church74 81,224 3758 6
St Andrew's83 3879 7694 7
Rishton75 6983 5810 4
Spring Hill78 5900 6790 5
Overton74 7586 11571 11
Clayton-le-Moors59 10786 8624 8
Netherton51 11621 10576 10
Altham51 12559 12518 12
Immanuel48 13515 13439 13
St Oswald's39 14429 15405 14
Huncoat36 15451 14381 15
Baxenden17 16229 16199 16

Milnshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202517
December 202419
November 202415
October 202413
September 202423
August 202413
July 202415
June 202442
May 202431
April 202415

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202521
January 202513
December 202411
November 202412
October 202420
September 202419
August 202413
July 202420
June 202428
May 202427
April 202415

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Milnshaw in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. West Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Lime Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hambledon Mill Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ramsbottom Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Gloucester Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cleveleys Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Back Owen Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Owen Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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