RIDGEWAYS, BB4 6QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB4 6QY

RIDGEWAYS, BB4 6QY, Rossendale has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This BB4 6QY 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 6QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB4 6QY, encompassing approximately 3478 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BB4 6QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sykeside Court with total crimes: 3
  • Northcote Street with total crimes: 2

RIDGEWAYS, BB4 6QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.87166.67%
Other theft22.30100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-70.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.87-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.16-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.8775.00%
Possession of weapons22.01100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.87-66.67%
Other crime21.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.31700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

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 offences53.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-87.50%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.34-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour82.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3066.67%
Vehicle crime21.44-60.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.91-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.020.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 202412
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20244
February 20248
January 20241
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillside Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Sykeside Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Northcote Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ash Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Birch Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A680
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Walnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Woodside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. North Street
    Total1
    Burglary1