Crime Rate in Stacksteads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stacksteads

The total recorded crimes in Stacksteads, Rossendale, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stacksteads crime rate of 31.76 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stacksteads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huttock End Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Glen Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • David Street with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Stacksteads has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 31.76 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stacksteads)CrimesRank (Stacksteads)CrimesRank (Stacksteads)
Longholme88 3964 2949 1
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
Healey and Whitworth21 12406 10347 10
Cribden29 10269 12236 12
Helmshore27 11328 11255 11
Goodshaw15 14219 13216 13
Eden16 13207 14178 14

Stacksteads 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 (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20253
May 202514
April 202512
March 202513
February 202512
January 202519
December 20249
November 202414
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 3 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
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stacksteads in July 2025

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

1. Huttock End Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Glen Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. David Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Siding Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Blackwood Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bowlers Wood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Glenborough Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Rooley Moor Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Baldwin Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Atherton Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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