OL13 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OL13

OL13, Rossendale has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this OL13 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around OL13, encompassing approximately 16373 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-11.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OL13 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 12
  • Kershaw Street with total crimes: 9
  • Hammerton Green with total crimes: 7

OL13 Crime Map

Postcodes in OL13

The postcode district are associated with the OL13, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The OL13 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6810.329.68%
Violence and sexual offences534.15-11.67%
Criminal damage and arson193.240.00%
Shoplifting71.16-58.82%
Public order60.4320.00%
Other crime50.37400.00%
Other theft30.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.18-25.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Burglary10.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6211.54-18.42%
Violence and sexual offences603.79-1.64%
Criminal damage and arson193.66-17.39%
Shoplifting171.1688.89%
Other theft121.0471.43%
Public order50.73-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.31-63.64%
Drugs30.24200.00%
Burglary20.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7612.8910.14%
Violence and sexual offences614.6429.79%
Criminal damage and arson233.73-17.86%
Vehicle crime111.40-21.43%
Shoplifting90.67-25.00%
Public order80.5560.00%
Other theft70.49-46.15%
Burglary60.43-53.85%
Other crime50.37150.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery20.12100.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6912.956.15%
Violence and sexual offences474.21-26.56%
Criminal damage and arson282.87-9.68%
Vehicle crime141.71180.00%
Burglary130.86333.33%
Other theft130.79160.00%
Shoplifting120.79-20.00%
Public order50.73-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Other crime20.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6512.2238.30%
Violence and sexual offences643.978.47%
Criminal damage and arson313.91121.43%
Shoplifting151.8987.50%
Public order60.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.3766.67%
Other theft50.31-44.44%
Burglary30.31-50.00%
Drugs30.18200.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences599.961.72%
Anti-social behaviour473.60-14.55%
Criminal damage and arson142.87180.00%
Other theft90.86-18.18%
Public order90.55-18.18%
Shoplifting80.55-50.00%
Burglary60.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Other crime30.18200.00%
Possession of weapons30.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5810.3834.88%
Anti-social behaviour553.5422.22%
Shoplifting163.3677.78%
Other theft110.98120.00%
Public order110.67-8.33%
Burglary60.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.37-54.55%
Drugs40.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-85.71%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour459.347.14%
Violence and sexual offences432.75-30.65%
Vehicle crime142.63250.00%
Public order120.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.73-26.67%
Shoplifting90.6712.50%
Other theft50.55-37.50%
Burglary50.31-16.67%
Drugs40.310.00%
Other crime20.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.8321.57%
Anti-social behaviour423.79-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson152.57-28.57%
Other theft80.920.00%
Shoplifting80.4960.00%
Other crime60.49100.00%
Burglary60.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.37-42.86%
Drugs40.2433.33%
Public order40.24-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.24-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7211.7353.19%
Violence and sexual offences514.4034.21%
Criminal damage and arson213.11133.33%
Burglary91.2880.00%
Public order90.5528.57%
Other theft80.55166.67%
Vehicle crime70.4916.67%
Shoplifting50.43400.00%
Other crime30.3150.00%
Drugs30.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour477.51-36.49%
Violence and sexual offences382.87-39.68%
Criminal damage and arson92.32-40.00%
Public order70.5516.67%
Vehicle crime60.43-40.00%
Burglary50.37150.00%
Other theft30.31-50.00%
Drugs30.18-25.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery20.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-85.71%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7411.6010.45%
Violence and sexual offences634.5234.04%
Criminal damage and arson153.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime100.9225.00%
Shoplifting70.6116.67%
Public order60.430.00%
Other theft60.37-40.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Burglary20.24-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6711.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.870.00%
Other theft101.280.00%
Burglary90.610.00%
Vehicle crime80.550.00%
Public order60.490.00%
Shoplifting60.370.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 706 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202460
May 202461
April 202447
March 202464
February 202459
January 202458
December 202343
November 202362
October 202351
September 202338
August 202363
July 202347

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 789 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202468
June 202462
May 202476
April 202469
March 202465
February 202447
January 202455
December 202345
November 202342
October 202372
September 202347
August 202374
July 202367

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 202413
March 20245
February 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202419
May 202423
April 202428
March 202431
February 202414
January 20245
December 202311
November 202315
October 202321
September 20239
August 202315
July 202321

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 202411
April 202414
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 202314
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202417
May 20249
April 202412
March 202415
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235
September 20231
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 202413
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OL13 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Union Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Kershaw Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hammerton Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Thorn Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 6. Crabtree Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Line Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Henrietta Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Baker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Stream Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Rockcliffe Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Flag Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Todmorden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wright Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Acre Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bowlers Wood
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Hammond Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Pickup Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Bank Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Abbey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Ashworth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fair View Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Rockliffe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stubbylee Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Dog Pits Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Glen Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1