OAKLEY ROAD, BB4 6RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BB4 6RB

OAKLEY ROAD, BB4 6RB, Rossendale has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.72 per 1,000 population. This BB4 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BB4 6RB, encompassing approximately 2171 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

BB4 6RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parramatta Street with total crimes: 4

OAKLEY ROAD, BB4 6RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.7212.50%
Shoplifting74.14-53.33%
Other theft73.22133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.22-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Burglary31.8450.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.0215.38%
Shoplifting156.9187.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.91-27.27%
Other theft33.68-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.26-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour115.9922.22%
Shoplifting85.060.00%
Other theft53.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Public order20.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-66.67%
Drugs10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.45-40.00%
Shoplifting84.14166.67%
Other theft73.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2250.00%
Public order52.7666.67%
Burglary22.300.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1521.64-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences126.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.53-33.33%
Other theft41.84-33.33%
Public order31.840.00%
Shoplifting31.38-80.00%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2234.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.130.00%
Shoplifting156.91114.29%
Other theft66.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7650.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.347.14%
Anti-social behaviour116.910.00%
Shoplifting75.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.2233.33%
Other crime11.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.46-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.567.69%
Anti-social behaviour116.45-38.89%
Shoplifting95.0680.00%
Other theft64.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-40.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1824.8663.64%
Violence and sexual offences138.29-23.53%
Shoplifting55.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.30-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.300.00%
Other theft42.30300.00%
Public order21.84-60.00%
Drugs20.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.6321.43%
Anti-social behaviour117.83-45.00%
Shoplifting105.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.60133.33%
Public order53.22400.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour2026.2542.86%
Violence and sexual offences149.2175.00%
Shoplifting86.45-11.11%
Other theft53.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-62.50%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Burglary20.92-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1427.63-46.15%
Shoplifting96.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.68-11.11%
Burglary73.68600.00%
Other theft73.2240.00%
Robbery23.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2623.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.970.00%
Shoplifting64.140.00%
Other theft52.760.00%
Other crime12.300.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 202415
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 202415
April 202422
March 202411
February 202411
January 202418
December 202311
November 202320
October 202314
September 202326

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 202414
May 202412
April 202415
March 202415
February 202414
January 202413
December 202317
November 202314
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parramatta Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Queen'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 5. Kay Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Schofield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. James Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rawtenstall Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Markross Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hall Carr Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Schofield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Annie Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lord Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1