What is the crime rate in Rossendale?

As of February 2026, Rossendale has a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, based on 468 recorded offences.

How does Rossendale rank nationally for crime?

Rossendale ranks #265 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Rossendale?

The most common crime type in Rossendale is Violence and sexual offences with 191 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Rossendale?

As of February 2026, Rossendale has a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, based on 468 recorded offences.

How does Rossendale rank nationally for crime?

Rossendale ranks #265 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Rossendale?

The most common crime type in Rossendale is Violence and sexual offences with 191 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Rossendale Crime Intelligence Report

Rossendale recorded 468 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This places Rossendale at #265 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 15.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 8.4% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

468

trending_down -15.5% vs last month

Crime Rate

6.6per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#265of 331

By total crime volume

Lancashire

#11rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near New Hall Hey Road Map	Shoplifting: 17	17
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 9	9
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9	9
On or near Carr Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6 Vehicle crime: 1	6
On or near Parkwood Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Church Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4 Public order: 2	4
On or near Coupland Close Map	Other theft: 4	4
On or near Mill Stream Close Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Church Street Map	Criminal damage and arson: 3	3
On or near Queen'S Square Map	Other theft: 3	3

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

468 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

191

40.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

13.9%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.5%

Shoplifting

8.1%

Other Theft

7.5%

Public Order

6.4%

Burglary

5.3%

Vehicle Crime

3.8%

Other Crime

2.6%

Drug Offences

1.3%

Weapons Possession

0.9%

Robbery

0.4%

Theft from Person

0.2%

Bicycle Theft

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

14 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Longholme	88	15.2
2	Worsley	48	5.9
3	Hareholme	47	8.5
4	Irwell	43	7.6
5	Greensclough	42	6.2

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Helmshore	8	0.9
shield	Eden	12	11.6
shield	Cribden	17	3.5
shield	Goodshaw	21	17.6
shield	Facit and Shawforth	21	14.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -15.5%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -8.4%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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