Crime Rate in Goodshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goodshaw

The total recorded crimes in Goodshaw, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goodshaw crime rate of 16.79 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 Goodshaw, encompassing approximately 1,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Goodshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Street with total crimes: 2
  • All Saints Close with total crimes: 2
  • Crawshaw Grange with total crimes: 1

How safe is Goodshaw?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Goodshaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 219 crimes compared to 554.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goodshaw recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Goodshaw had fewer crimes than the Rossendale average, with 216 crimes compared to 475. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goodshaw recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goodshaw Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Goodshaw has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 16.79 ranking 13th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Goodshaw crimes were 219. The crime rate of Goodshaw in 2024 was 183.88 (year) or 15.32 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goodshaw were around 216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 181.36 (year) or 15.11 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goodshaw)CrimesRank (Goodshaw)CrimesRank (Goodshaw)
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
Cribden33 10269 12236 12
Helmshore28 11328 11255 11
Eden19 14207 14178 14

Goodshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Goodshaw in May 2025

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

1. York Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. All Saints Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Crawshaw Grange (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Kershaw Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Minor Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Driver Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Parrock Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Turton Hollow Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Middlegate Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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