Crime Rate in Stacksteads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stacksteads

The total recorded crimes in Stacksteads, Rossendale, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stacksteads crime rate of 28.50 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 Stacksteads, encompassing approximately 1,228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Stacksteads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acre Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Cutler Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Brunswick Terrace with total crimes: 2

How safe is Stacksteads?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Stacksteads demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 500 crimes compared to 554.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Stacksteads witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Stacksteads had fewer crimes than the Rossendale average, with 360 crimes compared to 475. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stacksteads recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stacksteads Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stacksteads has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 28.50 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Stacksteads crimes were 500. The crime rate of Stacksteads in 2024 was 407.13 (year) or 33.93 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stacksteads were around 360 crimes with yearly crime rate of 293.14 (year) or 24.43 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

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

Stacksteads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202513
February 202512
January 202519
December 20249
November 202414
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 20247
June 202438
May 202415

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stacksteads in May 2025

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

1. Acre Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cutler Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Brunswick Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. David Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blackwood Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oliver Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Hammond Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glenborough Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. James Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Glen Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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