Crime Rate in Cribden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cribden

The total recorded crimes in Cribden, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cribden crime rate of 6.78 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 Cribden, encompassing approximately 4,865 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cribden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pendleton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Rockliffe Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cribden?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Cribden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 269 crimes compared to 554.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cribden recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Cribden had fewer crimes than the Rossendale average, with 236 crimes compared to 475. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cribden recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cribden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cribden has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 6.78 ranking 10th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Cribden crimes were 269. The crime rate of Cribden in 2024 was 55.29 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cribden were around 236 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.51 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cribden)CrimesRank (Cribden)CrimesRank (Cribden)
Longholme75 3964 2949 1
Greensclough78 11,131 1945 2
Hareholme77 2798 3546 5
Worsley71 4734 4761 3
Irwell56 5732 5604 4
Greenfield28 12454 9465 6
Facit and Shawforth34 9530 6361 8
Whitewell49 6487 8430 7
Stacksteads35 8500 7360 9
Healey and Whitworth35 7406 10347 10
Helmshore28 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw20 13219 13216 13
Eden19 14207 14178 14

Cribden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202512
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
July 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cribden in May 2025

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

1. Pendleton Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Rockliffe Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Holmes Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Elm Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rushbed Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Stables Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whittle Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Union Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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