FLAX CLOSE, BB4 4JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB4 4JL

FLAX CLOSE, BB4 4JL, Rossendale has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population. This BB4 4JL 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 4JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB4 4JL, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BB4 4JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cotton Way with total crimes: 1
  • Norfolk Drive with total crimes: 1

FLAX CLOSE, BB4 4JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.030.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-20.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8175.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-20.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.54-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.89100.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.6840.00%
Other theft32.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-50.00%
Burglary20.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.51300.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.16600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.65-33.33%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 4JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cotton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norfolk Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadway Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Rutland Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Camms View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hyacinth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1