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 May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Healey and Whitworth crime rate of 37.71 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Healey and Whitworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorneylea with total crimes: 4
  • Healey Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Highgate Lane with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Healey and Whitworth has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 37.71 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Healey and Whitworth)CrimesRank (Healey and Whitworth)CrimesRank (Healey and Whitworth)
Longholme75 3964 2949 1
Greensclough78 11,131 1945 2
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
Cribden33 10269 12236 12
Helmshore28 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw20 13219 13216 13
Eden19 14207 14178 14

Healey and Whitworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202510
February 20259
January 202512
December 20243
November 20248
October 202416
September 20247
August 202412
July 20245
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 20254
December 20249
November 202413
October 202414
September 202410
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 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
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Thorneylea (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Healey Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Highgate Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Wallbank Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Thorburn Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bar Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Union Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Meadow Head Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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