Crime Rate in Greensclough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greensclough

The total recorded crimes in Greensclough, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greensclough crime rate of 11.55 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 Greensclough, encompassing approximately 6,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Greensclough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Stubbylee Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Hemp Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Greensclough?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Greensclough reported a higher crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 1,131 crimes compared to 554. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greensclough witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Greensclough experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rossendale average, with 945 crimes compared to 475. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greensclough witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rossendale, Greensclough has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Greensclough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greensclough has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 11.55 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Greensclough crimes were 1,131. The crime rate of Greensclough in 2024 was 167.45 (year) or 13.95 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greensclough were around 945 crimes with yearly crime rate of 139.91 (year) or 11.66 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greensclough)CrimesRank (Greensclough)CrimesRank (Greensclough)
Longholme75 3964 2949 1
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
Goodshaw20 13219 13216 13
Eden19 14207 14178 14

Greensclough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202537
March 202531
February 202516
January 202515
December 202427
November 202430
October 202426
September 202424
August 202434
July 202438

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202525
February 20259
January 202524
December 202421
November 202428
October 202417
September 202414
August 202420
July 202425

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 202410
November 202412
October 20243
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 202515
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Greensclough in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stubbylee Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hemp Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Brookes Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Kershaw Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Flag Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beaufort Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Richard Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Holme Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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