Crime Rate in Healey and Whitworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Healey and Whitworth

The total recorded crimes in Healey and Whitworth, Rossendale, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Healey and Whitworth crime rate of 22.62 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 Healey and Whitworth, encompassing approximately 928 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Healey and Whitworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Massey Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Water Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Healey and Whitworth?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Healey and Whitworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 406 crimes compared to 554.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Healey and Whitworth recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Healey and Whitworth had fewer crimes than the Rossendale average, with 347 crimes compared to 475. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Healey and Whitworth recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Healey and Whitworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Healey and Whitworth has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 22.62 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Healey and Whitworth crimes were 406. The crime rate of Healey and Whitworth in 2024 was 437.41 (year) or 36.45 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Healey and Whitworth were around 347 crimes with yearly crime rate of 373.84 (year) or 31.15 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Healey and Whitworth)CrimesRank (Healey and Whitworth)CrimesRank (Healey and Whitworth)
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
Cribden29 10269 12236 12
Helmshore27 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw15 14219 13216 13
Eden16 13207 14178 14

Healey and Whitworth 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 Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202515
April 202515
March 202510
February 20259
January 202512
December 20243
November 20248
October 202416
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 20254
December 20249
November 202413
October 202414
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

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

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Healey and Whitworth in July 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Massey Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Water Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Meadow Head Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Mills Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Southgate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thorburn Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Daneswood Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Coupland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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