Crime Rate in Milnshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milnshaw

The total recorded crimes in Milnshaw, Hyndburn, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milnshaw crime rate of 5.16 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Milnshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Gloucester Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Eccles 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 May 2025 the Milnshaw has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 5.16 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milnshaw)CrimesRank (Milnshaw)CrimesRank (Milnshaw)
Barnfield97 21,364 21,391 1
Central102 11,380 11,140 2
Peel51 101,005 4920 3
Church66 71,224 3758 6
St Andrew's85 3879 7694 7
Rishton75 4983 5810 4
Spring Hill67 6900 6790 5
Clayton-le-Moors49 11786 8624 8
Overton62 8586 11571 11
Netherton60 9621 10576 10
Altham33 13559 12518 12
Immanuel38 12515 13439 13
St Oswald's32 14429 15405 14
Huncoat25 15451 14381 15
Baxenden18 16229 16199 16

Milnshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202517
February 202521
January 202513
December 202411
November 202412
October 202420
September 202419
August 202413
July 202420
June 202428
May 202427

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202523
March 202522
February 202516
January 202517
December 202419
November 202415
October 202413
September 202423
August 202413
July 202415
June 202442
May 202431

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Milnshaw in May 2025

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

1. West Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Gloucester Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eccles Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lupin Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Ribblesdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Ribbleton Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ramsbottom Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Back Owen Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Owen Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lime Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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