WHITECROFT AVENUE, BB4 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB4 4BU

WHITECROFT AVENUE, BB4 4BU, Rossendale has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This BB4 4BU 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 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB4 4BU, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB4 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Myrtle Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Northcote Street with total crimes: 2
  • Conway Close with total crimes: 2

WHITECROFT AVENUE, BB4 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58100.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.58-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-77.78%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.18900.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.17200.00%
Burglary13.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1525.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.15-50.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8750.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79300.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.37600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202420
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Myrtle Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Northcote Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conway Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Knowl Gap Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whittle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Woodside
    Total1
    Burglary1