BB4 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB4 4BJ

BB4 4BJ, Rossendale has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This BB4 4BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BB4 postcode area, which has experienced 306 crimes and a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BB4 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB4 4BJ, encompassing approximately 4411 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BB4 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Piccadilly Street with total crimes: 3

BB4 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7171.43%
Anti-social behaviour112.72-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.49300.00%
Other theft30.91-25.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.48-51.61%
Violence and sexual offences73.40-50.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Public order20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.24287.50%
Violence and sexual offences147.03-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.17200.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.937.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.40-55.56%
Public order31.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.43-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.080.00%
Public order33.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.4381.82%
Violence and sexual offences144.53-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson33.17200.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.5257.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.99-8.33%
Public order22.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.71-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.17-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson42.72100.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.077.14%
Anti-social behaviour133.40-7.14%
Other theft32.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-71.43%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.20-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.17-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.1775.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.699.09%
Anti-social behaviour165.44-23.81%
Vehicle crime53.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.1333.33%
Public order40.91300.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.990.00%
Other theft44.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202431
June 20248
May 202418
April 202420
March 202411
February 202412
January 202413
December 202314
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202414
June 202415
May 202414
April 202414
March 202422
February 202414
January 202415
December 202314
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB4 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Piccadilly Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clegg Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Anne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Northcote Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birch Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Deardengate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Coal Hey Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whittle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charles Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. A680
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. South View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1