BB4 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB4 6AB

BB4 6AB, Rossendale has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.47 per 1,000 population. This BB4 6AB 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 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB4 6AB, encompassing approximately 2314 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BB4 6AB area, explore the BB4 6AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BB4 6AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parramatta Street with total crimes: 4
  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 4

BB4 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.47-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences125.18-14.29%
Other theft75.1875.00%
Public order43.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Shoplifting41.73-73.33%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.6387.50%
Violence and sexual offences146.48-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour136.050.00%
Other theft45.62-33.33%
Public order31.7350.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.606.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.910.00%
Shoplifting85.6214.29%
Other theft63.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-77.78%
Drugs10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.36-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour136.48-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.62125.00%
Other theft83.89100.00%
Shoplifting73.46133.33%
Public order53.0266.67%
Burglary32.160.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1723.33-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences167.35-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson46.91-42.86%
Other theft41.73-42.86%
Public order31.730.00%
Shoplifting31.30-80.00%
Drugs31.3050.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2336.7343.75%
Violence and sexual offences229.9437.50%
Shoplifting159.51114.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.4840.00%
Other theft73.02600.00%
Public order33.02200.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.6033.33%
Violence and sexual offences166.916.67%
Shoplifting76.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0266.67%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-83.33%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.31-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour126.48-40.00%
Shoplifting75.1840.00%
Other theft63.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59-40.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2028.5266.67%
Violence and sexual offences178.64-15.00%
Vehicle crime67.35100.00%
Shoplifting52.59-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.16-37.50%
Other theft52.16400.00%
Burglary32.16200.00%
Public order21.30-66.67%
Drugs20.860.00%
Robbery10.86-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.18100.00%
Shoplifting83.4633.33%
Public order63.46500.00%
Vehicle crime32.59200.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Robbery20.86100.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.43-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2427.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.3766.67%
Other theft86.4814.29%
Shoplifting63.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-55.56%
Other crime21.73100.00%
Burglary20.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-80.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1628.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.890.00%
Shoplifting93.890.00%
Other theft73.890.00%
Burglary53.020.00%
Vehicle crime52.160.00%
Robbery22.160.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 202417
April 202423
March 202416
February 202412
January 202420
December 202312
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202416
June 202415
May 202416
April 202422
March 202416
February 202415
January 202417
December 202320
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 202415
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BB4 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Parramatta Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queen'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 4. Kay Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Tor View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bocholt Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fallbarn Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Schofield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. James Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rawtenstall Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Markross Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hall Carr Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hardman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Schofield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Annie Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lord Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1