Crime Rate in Longholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longholme

The total recorded crimes in Longholme, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longholme crime rate of 12.96 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 Longholme, encompassing approximately 5,789 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Longholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Longholme?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Longholme reported a higher crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 964 crimes compared to 554. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longholme witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Longholme experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rossendale average, with 949 crimes compared to 475. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Longholme witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Longholme Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longholme has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 12.96 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Longholme crimes were 964. The crime rate of Longholme in 2024 was 166.52 (year) or 13.88 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longholme were around 949 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.93 (year) or 13.66 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longholme)CrimesRank (Longholme)CrimesRank (Longholme)
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
Healey and Whitworth35 7406 10347 10
Cribden33 10269 12236 12
Helmshore28 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw20 13219 13216 13
Eden19 14207 14178 14

Longholme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 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 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 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 (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202520
February 202521
January 202518
December 202412
November 202429
October 202423
September 202413
August 202418
July 202413
June 202430
May 202421

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202521
March 202519
February 202525
January 202527
December 202421
November 202423
October 202429
September 202419
August 202416
July 202431
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 202415
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Longholme in May 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fallbarn Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Carr Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. New Hall Hey Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
7. Barnes Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Queen'S Square (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Union Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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