Crime Rate in Goodshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goodshaw

The total recorded crimes in Goodshaw, Rossendale, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goodshaw crime rate of 12.59 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Goodshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Crawshaw Grange with total crimes: 2
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Goodshaw has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 12.59 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goodshaw)CrimesRank (Goodshaw)CrimesRank (Goodshaw)
Longholme88 3964 2949 1
Greensclough104 11,131 1945 2
Worsley89 2734 4761 3
Hareholme52 4798 3546 5
Irwell44 6732 5604 4
Whitewell45 5487 8430 7
Greenfield38 8454 9465 6
Facit and Shawforth31 9530 6361 8
Stacksteads39 7500 7360 9
Healey and Whitworth21 12406 10347 10
Cribden29 10269 12236 12
Helmshore27 11328 11255 11
Eden16 13207 14178 14

Goodshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Crawshaw Grange (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kershaw Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Driver Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Adelaide Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hamer Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rushmoor Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hawthorne Meadows (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Penny Lodge Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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