Crime Rate in Whitewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitewell

The total recorded crimes in Whitewell, Rossendale, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitewell crime rate of 11.63 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 Whitewell, encompassing approximately 3,870 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Whitewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dean Fold with total crimes: 6
  • Kirk View with total crimes: 5
  • Cowpe Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whitewell?

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

  • Relative to Rossendale:

    • In 2024, Whitewell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rossendale average, with 487 crimes compared to 554.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitewell recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

    • In 2023, Whitewell had fewer crimes than the Rossendale average, with 430 crimes compared to 475. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitewell witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Rossendale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitewell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitewell has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 11.63 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Rossendale, UK

In 2024, the total Whitewell crimes were 487. The crime rate of Whitewell in 2024 was 125.82 (year) or 10.48 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Rossendale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitewell were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.09 (year) or 9.26 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Rossendale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitewell)CrimesRank (Whitewell)CrimesRank (Whitewell)
Longholme88 3964 2949 1
Greensclough104 11,131 1945 2
Worsley89 2734 4761 3
Hareholme52 4798 3546 5
Irwell44 6732 5604 4
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

Whitewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 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 7 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 (19 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202419
October 202411
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
May 202523
April 202510
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202420
October 202411
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Whitewell in July 2025

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

1. Dean Fold (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kirk View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Cowpe Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Booth Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Foxhill Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Millar Barn Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dean Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Edgeside Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Pilling Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brock Bank (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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