Crime Rate in Rossendale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rossendale

The total recorded crimes in Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 638 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rossendale crime rate of 9.00 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 Rossendale, encompassing approximately 70,868 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (230) incidents (0.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (196) incidents (4.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (45) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
Rossendale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Church Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Rossendale?

To understand the safety of Rossendale, we need to analyze Rossendale crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Rossendale has recorded 7,759 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 109.49 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 110 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,653 crimes with a crime rate of 93.88, ranking it 137 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Rossendale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 7759 crimes compared to 12352.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rossendale witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rossendale had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 6,653 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Rossendale witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Rossendale is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, Rossendale has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Rossendale Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Greensclough (78 crimes), and the safest, Eden (19 crimes), is 59 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rossendale.

Similarly, the area of Waterfoot & Stacksteads (156 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Helmshore (28 crimes), with a difference of 128 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rossendale.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Greensclough78
Hareholme77
Longholme75
Worsley71
Irwell56

Safest Wards:

Cribden33
Helmshore28
Greenfield28
Goodshaw20
Eden19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Waterfoot & Stacksteads156
Bacup113
Rawtenstall106
Haslingden90
Whitworth69

Safest Areas:

Haslingden90
Whitworth69
Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water42
Townsend Fold & Edenfield34
Helmshore28

Rossendale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rossendale has recorded 638 crimes with crime rate of 9.00 ranking 117th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Rossendale crimes were 7,759. The crime rate of Rossendale in 2024 was 109.49 (year) or 9.12 (month) ranking it 110 danzarous in the UK. Rossendale ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rossendale were around 6,653 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.88 (year) or 7.82 (month) ranking 137 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Rossendale ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Rossendale

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley359 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire906 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde606 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley947 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre960 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble900 711,636 710,276 7
Pendle1,024 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,379 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn930 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,117 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,656 120,223 118,377 1

Rossendale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (230 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (196 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (229 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (188 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (195 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (192 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 172 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 137 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (179 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (168 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 171 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 145 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (214 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (192 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (214 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (190 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (171 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (149 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (220 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (157 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 209 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2001 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 181.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025196
April 2025188
March 2025195
February 2025172
January 2025179
December 2024171
November 2024192
October 2024190
September 2024171
August 2024157
July 2024190

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 545 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202566
March 202546
February 202543
January 202546
December 202452
November 202447
October 202451
September 202463
August 202441
July 202445

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202517
February 202513
January 202515
December 202410
November 202411
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202522
February 202521
January 202517
December 202414
November 202422
October 202427
September 202423
August 202431
July 202422

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202514
March 202516
February 202539
January 202518
December 202416
November 202417
October 202413
September 202416
August 202438
July 202426

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202536
March 202526
February 202527
January 202534
December 202432
November 202442
October 202435
September 202438
August 202433
July 202436

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 191.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025230
April 2025229
March 2025192
February 2025137
January 2025168
December 2024145
November 2024214
October 2024214
September 2024149
August 2024220
July 2024209

A total of 217 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202522
February 202512
January 202523
December 202418
November 202415
October 202418
September 202426
August 202421
July 20245

A total of 243 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202529
March 202524
February 202519
January 202516
December 202426
November 202422
October 202419
September 202433
August 202417
July 202417

A total of 155 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202518
February 202520
January 202510
December 20249
November 202416
October 202411
September 202419
August 202413
July 202413

High Crime Locations Rossendale in May 2025

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

1. Dark Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Hammerton Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Pendleton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1

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