Crime Rate in Longholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longholme

The total recorded crimes in Longholme, Rossendale, UK in July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longholme crime rate of 15.20 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (118.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Longholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Longholme has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 15.20 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longholme)CrimesRank (Longholme)CrimesRank (Longholme)
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
Healey and Whitworth21 12406 10347 10
Cribden29 10269 12236 12
Helmshore27 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw15 14219 13216 13
Eden16 13207 14178 14

Longholme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202518
May 202520
April 202521
March 202519
February 202525
January 202527
December 202421
November 202423
October 202429
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202516
May 202523
April 202520
March 202520
February 202521
January 202518
December 202412
November 202429
October 202423
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20253
January 20253
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Oakley Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Hope Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Fallbarn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hardman Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carr Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. New Hall Hey Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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