Crime Rate in Hareholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hareholme

The total recorded crimes in Hareholme, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hareholme crime rate of 13.84 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 Hareholme, encompassing approximately 5,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Hareholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 8
  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Baltic Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hareholme?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Hareholme reported a higher crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 798 crimes compared to 554. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hareholme witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Hareholme experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rossendale average, with 546 crimes compared to 475. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hareholme witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hareholme Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hareholme has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 13.84 ranking 2th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Hareholme crimes were 798. The crime rate of Hareholme in 2024 was 143.48 (year) or 11.96 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hareholme were around 546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.17 (year) or 8.18 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hareholme)CrimesRank (Hareholme)CrimesRank (Hareholme)
Longholme75 3964 2949 1
Greensclough78 11,131 1945 2
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

Hareholme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 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 Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 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 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202513
February 202515
January 202514
December 202415
November 202416
October 202419
September 202415
August 202416
July 202420
June 202448
May 202425

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202529
March 202521
February 202514
January 202518
December 202422
November 202418
October 202439
September 202418
August 202424
July 202413
June 202454
May 202424

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hareholme in May 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dark Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Baltic Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. James Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rawtenstall Bus Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
6. Heightside Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Springfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Halmot Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Top Barn Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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