Crime Rate in Facit and Shawforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Facit and Shawforth

The total recorded crimes in Facit and Shawforth, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Facit and Shawforth crime rate of 23.41 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 Facit and Shawforth, encompassing approximately 1,452 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Facit and Shawforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fair View with total crimes: 3
  • Knott Hill Street with total crimes: 3
  • Moss Side Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Facit and Shawforth?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Facit and Shawforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 530 crimes compared to 554.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Facit and Shawforth witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Facit and Shawforth had fewer crimes than the Rossendale average, with 361 crimes compared to 475. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Facit and Shawforth recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Facit and Shawforth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Facit and Shawforth has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 23.41 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Facit and Shawforth crimes were 530. The crime rate of Facit and Shawforth in 2024 was 364.91 (year) or 30.41 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Facit and Shawforth were around 361 crimes with yearly crime rate of 248.55 (year) or 20.71 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Facit and Shawforth)CrimesRank (Facit and Shawforth)CrimesRank (Facit and Shawforth)
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
Whitewell49 6487 8430 7
Stacksteads35 8500 7360 9
Healey and Whitworth35 7406 10347 10
Cribden33 10269 12236 12
Helmshore28 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw20 13219 13216 13
Eden19 14207 14178 14

Facit and Shawforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 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 (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20255
February 202520
January 202516
December 202411
November 202413
October 202422
September 202411
August 202415
July 202416
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 202417
September 20246
August 202417
July 20249
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Facit and Shawforth in May 2025

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

1. Fair View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Knott Hill Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Moss Side Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edgemoor Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Knowsley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Freeholds Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Ivy Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. King Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Prince Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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