Crime Rate in Irwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Irwell

The total recorded crimes in Irwell, Rossendale, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Irwell crime rate of 7.80 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 Irwell, encompassing approximately 5,642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Irwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hammerton Green with total crimes: 6
  • Crabtree Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Pickup Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Irwell?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Irwell reported a higher crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 732 crimes compared to 554. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Irwell witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Irwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rossendale average, with 604 crimes compared to 475. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Irwell witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Irwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Irwell has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Irwell crimes were 732. The crime rate of Irwell in 2024 was 129.73 (year) or 10.81 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Irwell were around 604 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.05 (year) or 8.92 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Irwell)CrimesRank (Irwell)CrimesRank (Irwell)
Longholme88 3964 2949 1
Greensclough104 11,131 1945 2
Worsley89 2734 4761 3
Hareholme52 4798 3546 5
Whitewell45 5487 8430 7
Greenfield38 8454 9465 6
Facit and Shawforth31 9530 6361 8
Stacksteads39 7500 7360 9
Healey and Whitworth21 12406 10347 10
Cribden29 10269 12236 12
Helmshore27 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw15 14219 13216 13
Eden16 13207 14178 14

Irwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202520
April 202528
March 202516
February 202510
January 202514
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202518
April 202530
March 202536
February 202525
January 202515
December 202424
November 202414
October 202417
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Irwell in July 2025

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

1. Hammerton Green (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Crabtree Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Pickup Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lumb Scar (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Foxdale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ribble Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Mettle Cote (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alma Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Yorkshire Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Oakenclough Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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