Crime Rate in Greenfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenfield

The total recorded crimes in Greenfield, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenfield crime rate of 1.93 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 Greenfield, encompassing approximately 14,522 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Greenfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Warner Street with total crimes: 3
  • Myrtle Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Greenfield?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Greenfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 454 crimes compared to 554.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Greenfield recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Greenfield had fewer crimes than the Rossendale average, with 465 crimes compared to 475. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Greenfield witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenfield has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Greenfield crimes were 454. The crime rate of Greenfield in 2024 was 31.26 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenfield were around 465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.02 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenfield)CrimesRank (Greenfield)CrimesRank (Greenfield)
Longholme75 3964 2949 1
Greensclough78 11,131 1945 2
Hareholme77 2798 3546 5
Worsley71 4734 4761 3
Irwell56 5732 5604 4
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
Goodshaw20 13219 13216 13
Eden19 14207 14178 14

Greenfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202511
February 20258
January 202514
December 202413
November 202413
October 202413
September 202410
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 1 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

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202514
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 202413
October 202420
September 202413
August 202416
July 202433
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Greenfield in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Warner Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Myrtle Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rifle Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Hillside Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
6. Beaconsfield Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Highfield Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Rawsthorne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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